Mbeki replacement to be chosen

South Africa\'s parliament is set to choose an interim president, following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki.



The new leader is expected to be Kgalema Motlanthe, who is currently the deputy head of the governing African National Congress (ANC).



Mr Motlanthe is seen as a calming figure who could help heal tensions in the divided party.



He will serve until polls next year, when Mr Mbeki\'s rival, Jacob Zuma, is widely expected to become president.



Thabo Mbeki resigned on Sunday over claims of political interference in a corruption case against Mr Zuma.



He denies the allegations but said he was stepping down at the request of the ANC in the interests of party unity.