Mbeki nominated to return as an MP

Johannesburg. — Former South African president Thabo Mbeki might return to Parliament as an MP if certain branches of the ANC in Gauteng have their way.
Mbeki’s name appeared on the province’s list of 200 candidates for the National Assembly, The Star reported.
The newspaper said the list was filled with names of people said to be President Jacob Zuma’s political rivals.
Gauteng also nominated Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to be an MP. Members of Mbeki’s Cabinet — former public works minister Thoko Didiza and former provincial and local government minister, Sydney Mufamadi, also made the list. — News24.