Thabo Mbeki defined what Africa should be, says Lehohla

Former Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says Thabo Mbeki defined what Africa should be.

On Saturday evening, former heads of state and other leaders attended a gala dinner in Sandton to celebrate the former president’s 80th birthday.

The gala was hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation.

“He is a man who really defined what Africa should be like. He is someone who has given us a vision of what Africa is it’s him,” Lehohla said.

“That says a lot about his depth of understanding of the development and how development can be managed. He has been a great assist to the country. We embrace and celebrate with him the 80th anniversary.”