South African President Mbeki said he is convinced that Africa is ready for NEPAD saying there has been definite progress toward democracy in the continent. 
Mtsogoleri wa dziko la South Africa a Thabo Mbeki anati ndiwokhutitsidwa kuti Afilika yakonzekera bungwe la NEPAD ndipo anati pali kupita patsogolo ndi demokalase mu derali.