Kgalema Motlanthe

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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 (77 years old)

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.00%

Persistence

0 wks

Reach

445,930

Power

2,632$

Sentiment

5.00

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	1	5.00	0.75%	+0%	59,308,690	445,930	$350,000	2,632$
Totals	1				59,308,690	445,930	$350,000	2,632$

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Recent Mentions

South Africa: Mbalula referenced ANC electoral committee chair Kgalema Motlanthe in his comments about the calls for his resignation. 5

Fikile Mbalula

Mail & Guardian: I won’t resign unless the ANC tells me to

South Africa: Former South African president Kgalema Motlanthe has conceded the ownership and control of productive capital remains profoundly asymmetrical. 6

Mail & Guardian: Motlanthe on what needs to be done

South Africa: Motlanthe briefly held the reins before the arrival of Cyril Ramaphosa. 5

Nelson Mandela Thabo Mbeki Winnie Madikizela Mandela Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Thuli Madonsela Tokyo Sexwale Patrice Motsepe Saki Macozoma Cheryl Carolus Desmond Tutu

Mail & Guardian: Mandela’s dream betrayed by each of his Presidential successors

Tanzania: Several former African leaders have been appointed to spearhead mediation efforts, including former South Africa President Kgalema Motlanthe. 7

Veronica Nduva William Ruto Uhuru Kenyatta Olusegun Obasanjo Hailemariam Desalegn Catherine Samba Panza Sahle Work Zewde Mokgweetsi Masisi Joao Lourenco Samia Suluhu Hassan Emmerson Mnangagwa

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: EAC takes regional peace push to AU over eastern DRC conflict

South Africa: Kgalema Motlanthe suggested that the ANC must completely die for it to rise again. 5

Dada Morero Loyiso Masuku Cyril Ramaphosa Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Gwede Mantashe Oliver Tambo Chris Hani Nelson Mandela

Mail & Guardian: ANC must renew or die – The Mail & Guardian

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

Robert Friedland Cyril Ramaphosa Annan Mogongoa

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

South Africa: Kgalema Motlanthe was also proposed to lead the ANC temporarily until an elective conference. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Fikile Mbalula Thabo Mbeki Andile Lungisa

Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa would have betrayed ANC members if he resigned because he is an asset – The Mail & Guardian

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

South Africa: Kgalema Motlanthe is one of the presidents under whom Nathi Mthethwa served in ministerial roles. 5

Nathi Mthethwa Bheki Cele Tina Joemat Pettersson Dulcie September Feroz Cachalia Sam Ramsamy Jacob Zuma Cyril Ramaphosa Marlan Padayachee

Mail & Guardian: Paris, death destination of ambassadors past and present – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Kgalema Motlanthe is among the prominent figures who have spoken at The 1926 Club. 8

Nelson Mandela Fw De Klerk Julius Malema John Steenhuisen Derek Thompson Katinka Strydom Christopher Paul Szabo Shaun Read

Mail & Guardian: Let’s club together to foster dialogue and promote tolerance in the age of social media – The Mail & Guardian