Mar 21, 2012 this is perhaps the best way to approach frank chikane s account of the deposition of thabo mbeki, contained in his book eight days in september, the removal of thabo mbeki, as a sort of. As secretary of the cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency at the time, frank chikane was directly responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to kgalema motlanthe, and then on to jacob zuma, and was one of only a few who had a frontrow seat to the unfolding drama. Frank chikanes eight days in september ruffles anc feathers. The removal of zuma is not the same as that of mbeki. As secretary of the cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency at the time, frank chikane was directly responsible for. Eight days in september refers to the eight day period in september 2008 when thabo mbeki was removed from office as the president of south africa. Eight days in september the removal of thabo mbeki paperback author. The removal of thabo mbeki by rev frank chikane was a high profile event held in the centre court of the new wing of sandton city. In this book we see reverend chikane, who was the director general in the office of president mbeki, at pains to justify mbekis actions and paint him a victim of the then new leadership of the anc.
The removal of thabo mbeki he details the events that played out before and after the anc necs decision to recall mbeki. Frank chikane is a nonfiction published in 2012 and is about the events of the eight days leading to the removal of president thabo mbeki from office following his defeat in the 2007 anc polokwane conference. The launch of the controversial eight days in september. Oro picador africa heritage series eight days in the removal of thabo mbeki frank chikane cad.
Eight days in september is a riveting, behindthescenes account of the turbulent eight day period in september 2008 that led to the removal of thabo mbeki as president of south africa. The southern journal for contemporary history is published by the faculty of humanities, university of the free state. At the time, frank chikane was secretary of cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency and in that capacity he was responsible for. Founded on 8 january 1912, the african national congress anc is one of the oldest lib. At the time, frank chikane was secretary of cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency and in that capacity he was responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to kgalema motlanthe. By writing the book, eight days in september the removal of thabo mbeki, chikane needs to be venerated. March 2012 this is a political novel that incredibly departs from the norm of presenting a lot of intrigue disguised as information in books about politics. As a true son of the soil, he didnt come up with threats of digging up anyones skeletons and labeling comrades as spies. Launch of frank chikanes eight days in september floods. The anc, business and development in south africa the web site. Eight days in september is a riveting, behindthescenes account of the turbulent eight day.
Rev frank chikane was mbekis directorgeneral of the presidency see wikipedia entry in july 2010 the johannesburg star ran a series of eight excerpts from chikane s memoirs, no life of my own. Free delivery to your door on all orders over r450. Frank chikane was south africas secretary of cabinet in president mbekis cabinet, as well as director general in the presidency under f. However he is unwillingunable to share this information as it is supposedly classifiedsensitive. Jan 01, 20 frank chikane dares tell a story most would rather forget. Frank chikane dares tell a story most would rather forget. It was cordoned off with a large security presence for the many dignitaries who attended. In july 2010 the johannesburg star ran a series of eight excerpts from chikane s memoirs, no life of my own. The focal point of chikane s book is the awkward position he found himself in following the recall of mbeki. Eight days in september the removal of thabo mbeki pdf. Eight days in september builds substantially on the socalled chikane files, a series of controversial articles chikane published with independent newspapers in july 2010, to provide an insiders perspective on this key period in south africas recent history, and to explore thabo mbekis legacy.
Its about the removal of thabo mbeki from the presidency in 2008, and im sure to get around to reading it. The story is told by one of mbekis most trusted men, rev frank chikane. The book follows last years release of eight days in sept. Frank chikane obviously has a lot of insight into mbeki and his removal from office that would be very interesting to. The removal of thabo mbeki refers to the eight day period in september 2008 when thabo mbeki was removed from office as the president of south africa. Chikane has been a pastor from 1976, even before his ordination sider 1988, 9. Mar 14, 2012 frank chikane s eight days in september ruffles anc feathers by chiara on mar 14th, 2012 tweet frank chikane s tellall book which chronicles thabo mbekis 2008 removal from presidency, has caused a strong reaction amongst senior anc members, says ngwako modjadji in the citizen. Frank chikane obviously has a lot of insight into mbeki and his removal from office that would be very interesting to anyone interested in sa politics. As secretary of the cabinet and head directorgeneral. Frank chikane is an inspirational leader, manager, teacher, motivator. Eight days in september the removal of thabo mbeki, frank. There were over five hundred guests and many others stood outside the red roped barrier and looked down from the upstairs balcony. The removal of president thabo mbeki, which details the events that unfolded during the days before and after the former statesmans. Peter bruce of business day lets rip on the topic here if you want some idea of what to expect.
Reading frank chikane s 8 days in september just made the pain unbearable. Eight days in september the removal of thabo mbeki chikane. Eight days in september download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. We love multiple print runs, huge dollops of media attention and controversial authors. Eight days in september by frank chikane goodreads. Eight days in september pan macmillan south africa. Eight days in september 2012 and the things that could not be said 20, he has written a variety of articles for different publications.
As secretary of the cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency at the time, frank chikane was directly responsible for managing the transition from. The removal of thabo mbeki picador africa heritage series kindle edition by chikane, frank. Eight days in september 2014 movie released on releasedate. Frank chikanes eight days in september is the controlledbuttraumatised memoirs. Mar 16, 2012 launch of frank chikane s eight days in september floods sandton city. Frank chikane recalls the events that lead up to the sacking of. A riveting, behindthescenes account of the removal of thabo mbeki as president of south africa, which examines the buildup to events, describes the. Brief information about the 8 days in september pdf download giveaway. Rev frank chikane was mbekis directorgeneral of the presidency see wikipedia entry. Oro picador africa heritage series eight days in the removal of thabo mbeki frank chikane cad africa. The style of frank chikane from early life to the presidency of thabo mbeki. Frank chikane is a pastor emeritus of the apostolic faith mission afm which has a presence in 35 countries found in the six continents of the world. The removal of thabo mbeki by frank chikane free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio.
Eight days in september in a state to which the values of nonracialism, nonsexism, justice and democratic practice were foreign. In the much talked about book 8 days in september, former director general of the presidency rev. The best president the republic ever had post apartheid. The recall of a sitting president thabo mbeki, by the party he was born in. It is a frankly well written book that leaves only details it cannot. This is a riveting, behindthescenes account of the turbulent eight day period in september 2008 that led to the removal of thabo mbeki as president of south africa. Frank chikane s tellall book which chronicles thabo mbekis 2008 removal from presidency, has caused a strong reaction amongst senior anc members, says ngwako modjadji in the citizen. Reverend frank chikane, the author of 8 days in september. Morning live interview with frank chikane on his book. Frank chikane s eight days in september is the controlledbuttraumatised memoirs of a person who saw the pillars of his union buildings kingdom tumble down around him. Today marks 12 years since south africa lost the most wise.
As secretary of the cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency at the time, frank chikane was directly responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to kgalema motlanthe, and then on to jacob. Eight days in september is a very biased recollection of the last days of thabo mbeki as president of south africa. They can be read as a single, combined, optimized pdf file, commencing with an introductory article about chikane himself, here pdf, 4. Accordingly, the state had to be transformed, and radically so. At the time, frank chikane was secretary of cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency and in that capacity he was responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to kgalema. At the time, frank chikane was secretary of cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency and in that capacity he was responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to kgalema motlanthe and then on to jacob zuma. Eight days in september 2012, and the things that could not be said 20. As secretary of the cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency at the time, frank chikane was directly responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to kgalema motlanthe, and then on to.
Watch nowstreaming eight days in september 2014 online free. They can be read as a single, combined, optimized pdf file, commencing with an introductory article about. Frank chikane discusses eight days in september, thabo mbeki. Quick overview softcover frank chikane condition new. At the time, frank chikane was secretary of cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency and in that capacity he was responsible for managing the transition from mbeki to.
At the time, frank chikane was secretary of cabinet and head directorgeneral of the presidency and in that capacity he was responsible for managing the transition from. Books live has this to say about eight days in september. Thabo mbeki as president of south africa, which examines the buildup to events, describes the details of those eight days in september 2008 and explores mbekis legacy. This article is a historical study of frank chikane from early life to the presidency of thabo mbeki. It was like putting new wine into old wineskins there was a risk that the skins would burst, the wine would spill and the wineskins be ruined. Eight days in september the removal of thabo mbeki. Eight days in september is now being reprinted two days after it. Much has been said and commented by scholars, journalists and analysts in response to dr frank chikane s book, eight days in september. Eight days in september, the removal of thabo mbeki. Jun 01, 2012 meeting him at his church in naledi in soweto, chikane had his hands full having just launched his book, eight days in september, and preparing for the weekend. Apr 23, 2012 frank chikane has just released his book, 8 days in september. Ironically, they come at a time when the most probable unintended consequences will be renewed empathy with the rise of jacob zuma. Booksellers love books like eight days in september. By frank chikane eight days in september refers to the eight day period in september 2008 when thabo mbeki was removed from office as the president of south africa.
Prizes, awards and honours 8 experience, competencies and capacity summary frank chikane is an inspirational leader, manager, teacher, motivator, mentor, enabler, facilitator, counsellor and community builder with a. The day in september 2008 that changed the course of south african politics, and shocked the nation. Please note that this excludes all international deliveries. If the early days of transition within the dfa were characterised. A riveting, behindthescenes account of the removal of thabo mbeki as president of south africa, which examines the buildup to events, describes the details of those eight days in september 2008 and explores mbekis legacy. For he mustered the courage to undertake a perilous intellectual adventure, which, in the introductory chapter, he termed the challenge of telling this story. Watch now eight days in september free movie november. Get free delivery to all exclusive books stores nationwide.
The chikane s family experienced hardships at the kagisochurch. Frank chikane is the author of eight days in september 3. Frank chikane discusses eight days in september, thabo. Frank chikanes eight days in september ruffles anc. The reception of eight days in september by frank chikane. September paperback r175 eight days in september is a riveting, behindthescenes account of the turbulent eight day period in september 2008 that led to the removal of thabo mbeki as president of south africa. Prizes, awards and honours 8 experience, competencies and capacity summary frank chikane is an inspirational leader, manager, teacher, motivator, mentor, enabler, facilitator, counsellor and community builder with a vast experience as a. Potchefstroom herald 15 junie 2012 by potchefstroomherald issuu.
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