Kgalema Motlanthe
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)
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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
South Africa:
Kgalema Motlanthe suggested that the ANC must completely die for it to rise again.
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Canada:
Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe became an Ivanhoe Mines director in 2018.
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South Africa:
Kgalema Motlanthe was also proposed to lead the ANC temporarily until an elective conference.
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South Africa:
Kgalema Motlanthe, the ANC electoral commission chair, discussed the tightened rules for mayoral candidate selection.
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South Africa:
Kgalema Motlanthe is one of the presidents under whom Nathi Mthethwa served in ministerial roles.
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South Africa:
Kgalema Motlanthe is among the prominent figures who have spoken at The 1926 Club.
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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.
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Kenya:
Kgalema Motlanthe is the chair of the Eastern and Southern African Commission on Drugs (ESACD).
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Nigeria:
Obasanjo commended Kgalema Motlanthe for his role in changing the narrative of leadership developments in Africa.
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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).
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