"It is clear Mbeki has launched a last offensive for the hearts and minds of the voting delegates. But it might be too late: the nomination appears to be more of a motion of no confidence in him than it is a vote for Zuma"

South Africa's ruling ANC heads for a divisive elective conference next week with last ditch efforts by President Thabo Mbeki to sway votes in the most hotly contested race in decades. via Independent Online