Mbeki was inaugurated as South Africa’s president in June 1999 following Nelson Mandela’s end of term.
He was the second black man to take on the role, a historic feat on its own.
Mbeki also played an important role as a mediator for peace agreements between many African countries.
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Thabo Mbeki received Honorary Doctorate in 1999. Source: Twitter/ThaboMbekiFoundationSource: Getty Images
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