How did President Thaho Mbeki react to the reports of the succession battle?

South African President Thabo Mbeki danced on stage with senior leaders of the African National Congress in the show of unity ended countering reports of intensifying and sometimes bitter fight to succeed him. Mr. Mbeki did not mention the succession battle that is reported almost daily in the news media. He said only the task ahead is to strengthen the party’s alliance with Trade Unions and South Africa’s Communist Party which has been marked by many public disputes in recent months.