Kgalema Motlanthe

Kgalema Motlanthe

politician South Africa

Kgalema Motlanthe is a South African politician and former president, serving from September 2008 to May 2009. He played a key role in the ANC during the struggle against apartheid and later served as the party's deputy president. Motlanthe is recognized for his efforts to stabilize the ANC and the country during challenging political times, advocating for renewal and reform within the party. He has emphasized the importance of addressing corruption and rebuilding trust in government institutions.

Born on Jul 19, 1949 (76 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
826,136
Power
6,248$
Sentiment
5.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 3 5.67 1.33% +0% 59,308,690 790,783 $350,000 4,667$
Canada 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,354 $1,700,000 1,581$
Totals 4 97,313,928 826,137 $2,050,000 6,248$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe became an Ivanhoe Mines director in 2018. 6

The Globe and Mail: Ivanhoe opens long-planned platinum mine in South Africa

South Africa South Africa: Kgalema Motlanthe, the ANC electoral commission chair, discussed the tightened rules for mayoral candidate selection. 7

Mail & Guardian: ANC to announce its mayoral candidates before 2026 local government elections – The Mail & Guardian

Kenya Kenya: The other AU-appointed peace facilitators include former presidents President Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), South Africa’s Kgalema Motlanthe, the Central African Republic’s Catherine Samba-Panza, and Ethiopia’s Sahle-Work Zewde. 7

The Standard: In pictures: Uhuru, Ruto meet ahead of DRC crisis talks

Nigeria Nigeria: Obasanjo commended Kgalema Motlanthe for his role in changing the narrative of leadership developments in Africa. 8

The Punch: Obasanjo floats institute to address Africa’s leadership challenges

Kenya Kenya: The panel includes former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, working alongside former Presidents Sahle-Work Zewde (Ethiopia), Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), Catherine Samba-Panza (Central African Republic), and Kgalema Motlanthe (South Africa). 7

The Standard: Ruto urges UN support for EAC, SADC peace efforts in DRC