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Mbeki Questions Legitimacy of Zuma’s Robben Island Imprisonment, Sparking ANC Debate

February 18, 2025
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Mbeki Questions Legitimacy of Zuma’s Robben Island Imprisonment, Sparking ANC Debate
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Former President Thabo Mbeki has reportedly cast doubt on the legitimacy of Jacob Zuma’s imprisonment on Robben Island, triggering intense debate within the African National Congress (ANC) and the broader political landscape.

During a recent ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, Mbeki allegedly questioned the lack of official records or eyewitness accounts confirming Zuma’s trial, which led to his 10-year sentence during the apartheid era. According to Sunday World, Mbeki even suggested the possibility that Zuma was strategically placed on Robben Island as an apartheid agent, further fueling controversy.

Reactions Within the ANC

Mbeki’s remarks have divided opinion within the ruling party:

  • Some NEC members support a deeper investigation, arguing that historical accuracy and transparency are crucial.
  • Others dismiss Mbeki’s claims as a personal vendetta, stemming from his 2007 Polokwane defeat, where Zuma ousted him as ANC president.

A party insider reportedly stated, “Mbeki has never recovered from that loss, and this is just another attempt to discredit Zuma.”

Zuma’s Robben Island Legacy

Historical accounts indicate that Zuma was arrested in 1963 and sentenced for conspiring to overthrow the apartheid government. He was known to have shared communal cells with other political prisoners and even served as a referee for prisoners’ football matches.

This controversy comes against the backdrop of Zuma’s recent expulsion from the ANC in July 2024 for backing the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, which significantly contributed to the ANC losing its parliamentary majority.

Mbeki’s allegations have led to calls for a comprehensive historical review to verify Zuma’s trial and imprisonment records. As internal tensions mount, the ANC now faces the challenge of managing deep-seated rivalries while navigating a shifting political landscape.

This latest dispute underscores the ongoing power struggles within the ANC—where history, political strategy, and personal grievances continue to shape South Africa’s political discourse.

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