4th Nelson Mandela Annual Lecture

The Fourth Annual Lecture was delivered by former South Africa president Thabo Mbeki on July 29, 2006.
Quoting from poetry, the Bible and great works on economics, Mbeki urged people against the worship of personal wealth. We must "defeat the tendency in our society towards the deification of personal wealth as the distinguishing feature of the new citizen of the new South Africa," he said.
"Personal pursuit of material gain, as the beginning and end of our life purpose, is already beginning to corrode our social and national cohesion," he added.

[@bonifacechitayi2848]

Since the sermon on the mount 2000 years ago, there have been countless great speeches by many a great leaders but this speech curves out for itself a prime position among the greatest speeches in history. Prejudice might rob it of a place in the pages of books such as 'Top 100 speeches that changed the world' but its place in the hearts of current and future generations of pan-africanists is guaranteed. Isithalwande Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki will not only be remembered as a great leader and philosopher, but his rule will always remind those who study history and aspire to lead that a mastery of philosophy is an essential requirement of any great leader. We are proud of you president Mbeki. You make Africa proud.

[@malebitsatimbuktu3352]

Couldn't agree more

[@jabulanisithole6142]

Couldn't agree more. It is sobering and makes him one of the outstanding thinkers and eloquent communicators.

[@Iam.SpiritMpumi]

Years later, now 2022, what he was warned us about has clearly played out exactly as he described it

[@georgenkunzi8709]

I am truly inspired by this great son of Africa! He will go down in history as one of the most principled leaders in South Africa, Africa and the world. Thank you dear Mr former President for outstandingly serving South Africa, the African continent and the world!

[@Iam.SpiritMpumi]

Years later, what he was warned us about has clearly played out exactly as he described it

[@happyspani4178]

the leader who''s country always come first than his political part you are a true leader President Thabo Mbeki I miss your leadership.

[@KwenaMatshela]

one of the most watched videos by me.. HE Pres Mbeki. as always am inspired.

[@fefemzamane1222]

Son of the soil

[@musa9617]

I've watched this a number of times now. Really excellent speech.

[@archiemokoena3860]

President Thabo Mbeki one of the most unsung leader of our democratic country.The country is sinking in a flood of corruption-You were the only captain who could have saved our beautiful country

[@andrewmboweni8285]

from millenium recovery plan ,NEPAD,AFRICAN UNION and all his political achievement he was one of the greatest likened mandela,ronald raegan and abraham lincoln

[@nontlahlantshangase6497]

We need Mr mbeki in this south Africa especially now with this much corruption

[@mohamedbinelias7357]

Barack Obama dengan Donald Trump kerja ambil telefon orang buang video sama juga itu dua orang

[@mohamedbinelias7357]

Aku satu pun tak faham bulan Ramadhan hari Jumaat orang kerja tak boleh bayar gaji lagi mahu Israel masuk dalam UA-cam judi

[@mohamedbinelias7357]

Kopi aku tanggal orang bulan Ramadan dalam UA-cam aku tunjuk aku kuat manalah minta video Israel judi

[@mohamedbinelias7357]

Barack Obama Aku nak tanya orang kerja tak boleh bayar gaji lagi mahu Israel masuk dalam UA-cam judi

[@abrahamkibona7038]

Mr Mbeki is a hero

[@mohamedbinelias7357]

Dua orang buat video harga telefon orang buang Allah subhanahu taala tanya sekarang buatlah macam-macam

[@frederick461]

Great intelligent African President!

[@tebohomakoro]

The Philosopher King of Africa, a giant in turning the wheel from violence and endless conflicts to profound holistic development of the African people, a rare gift in our time as a continent

[@mohamedbinelias7357]

Aku kerja Kenapa aku banyak kali mahu tanya duit-duit mana wang mana

[@nkosikhonsgumedr-de4mv]

When intelligence mind articulate wisdom you listen

[@andrewmboweni8285]

south africa miss him so much for his economic policies and being south africa s best driver

[@mziwoxolopaulos3152]

True Leader with no corruption

[@andrewmboweni8285]

this is the best speech ever in the african continent thabo mvuyelwa mbeki

[@oscarsithelo9802]

One day we will wake up and understand that the sell out is Thabo Mbeki.

[@nhlanhlanene4847]

Y'all are always looking for sell outs, have y'all looked within... What has your grandfather did for this country?

[@xoliswamartin6393]

Great leader, Great son of the soil s product of Oliver Tambo born of revolutionist son of our liberators Given Mbeki and Eipannett Mbeki Mzulwana woo Zizi a brother to Moeletsi Mbeki Economist Enkosi Thixo ngalenkokheli We thank you Lord may you extend iintsuku zokuphila kwakhe ukuze isizukulwana ngesizukulwane sincance umfutho wolwazi namava kuye....Viva my President ndkuhlala ndikuthanda

[@ndimentlesapepa2827]

It’s 2020 and this lecture couldn’t be more relevant

[@lakhenisandlana819]

Viva 🎉

[@Bozeka051]

i couldn't agree with you more George

[@bensonbaloyi3711]

Food of soul.

[@mqemana]

good good good

[@chimorazoko224]

Best speech and ever