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Kgalema Motlanthe

President of South Africa, Deputy President of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and Secretary-General of the African National Congress

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Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe is a South African politician who served as the third president of South Africa from 2008 to 2009, following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki. Thereafter, he was deputy president under Jacob Zuma from 2009 to 2014.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Johannesburg wd
Citizenship
South Africa wd
Occupation
politician, minister wd
Political party
African National Congress wd
Spouse
Mapula Motlanthe wd

Positions held wd

  • Deputy President of South Africa (9 May 2009 – 26 May 2014)
  • President of South Africa (25 September 2008 – 9 May 2009)
  • member of the National Assembly of South Africa

Questions

When was Kgalema Motlanthe born?
Kgalema Motlanthe was born on 19 July 1949 in Johannesburg.
What positions has Kgalema Motlanthe held?
Positions held by Kgalema Motlanthe include: Deputy President of South Africa (2009–2014); President of South Africa (2008–2009); member of the National Assembly of South Africa.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Kgalema Motlanthe · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q152327 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Kgalema Motlanthe at the 12th AU Summit (cropped).jpg by Jesse B. Awalt (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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