Zakaria: South Africa's president 'should hang his head in shame'

Yet another respected voice criticizes Mbeki's approach. Fareed Zakaria has joined in the international chorus of condemnation for Mbeki's "approach".

Thabo Mbeki is really doing his country a real disservice. Its citizens had so much to be proud of following the end of the apartheid regime. It's so sad that his obstinance with regard to Zimbabwe, Burma, and xenophobic crime will be his only true legacy. I hope that South Africans will be able to recreate a positive identity and future following Mbeki's departure from office. It's just unfortunate that Mbeki has had such a negative impact on the future of the region.