Mbeki went to put out fire in Zimbambwe and cameback and found his house on fire. but at least he becomes among the first african President to resign while in offices Kudos for that.

That Mbeki was a loser is not in question.

Link to an article that says Mandela foresaw and warned Mbeki to change his Leadership style or risk alienating his compatriots.

http://www.thestar.co.za/?fSectionId=131&fArticleId=vn20080922055431316C563660