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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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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IMC, headed by Kgalema Motlanthe, met in Cape Town to table a report to Cabinet.Some support1 report
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Kgalema Motlanthe addressed the current economic challenges facing South Africa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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High-profile figures, including Enoch Godongwana and Kgalema Motlanthe, discussed South Africa's economy, with Lehohla warning about democracy.Some support1 report
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Design Week launched in Cape Town, promoting dialogue across Africa.Some support1 report
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Tokyo Sexwale handed over subsidized homes and Kgalema Motlanthe assessed anti-poverty initiatives in the Western Cape in 2013.Some support1 report
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South Africa participated in the G20 Summit in 2013, with key figures like Kgalema Motlanthe and Lesetja Kganyago attending.Some support1 report
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Kgalema Motlanthe visited Canada to promote investment and met with the Toronto Stock Exchange.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Joe Biden and Kgalema Motlanthe held a bilateral meeting to discuss global issues.Some support1 report
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Kgalema Motlanthe delivered a keynote address in Durban in 2013, which led to the founding of the continent's early political body.Some support2 reports
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Kgalema Motlanthe addressed youth grievances concerning service delivery in Soshanguve in 2012.Some support1 report
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The President addressed the joint sitting of the legislative body on March 6, 2013.Some support2 reports
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Kgalema Motlanthe has taken on significant leadership roles in South Africa, including serving as NUM general secretary and leading administration following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki.Some support1 report
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An institute was founded by Ramaphosa's special envoy, drawing on dialogue sessions from the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation.Some support1 report
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Ebrahim Harvey suggests low education levels impact municipalities while Kgalema Motlanthe chairs the ANC electoral committee.Some support1 report
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NEC utilized an electoral commission led by Kgalema Motlanthe on August 1, 2026.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Committee chairperson informs secretary-general of rejection involving Fikile Mbalula and Kgalema Motlanthe.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Kgalema Motlanthe chaired an inquiry into post-election violence in Zimbabwe, seeking national healing.Some support4 reports
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Kgalema Motlanthe spoke at a university lecture on July 31, 2026, paying tribute to Rivonia trialists and discussing the historical context of incarceration, referencing Rivonia and Robben Island.Some support1 report
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Kgalema Motlanthe addressed concerns regarding the NSP unveiling by Jacob Zuma on December 20, 2012.Some support1 report
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The UN led a review of the health sector, which involved the then-chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council, Kgalema Motlanthe.Some support1 report
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Around Kgalema Motlanthe this week
News at the entities that move Kgalema Motlanthe most-
parliament StructuralCabinet advice is being considered regarding policy direction and protected customer lists for the Trinidad and Tobago Electricity Commission.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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South Africa Shared contextA Nigerian ambassador-designate was transferred to South Africa, amidst diplomatic strain between the two nations.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Thabo Mbeki StructuralTony Yengeni urged support for Jacob Zuma's political comeback, while Thabo Mbeki discussed the electoral success of Zuma's party.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Emmerson Mnangagwa StructuralEmmerson Mnangagwa appointed Clemence Chiduwa as Deputy Minister.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Jacob Zuma OperationalParliament expected Jacob Zuma to sign a bill on October 16, 2013.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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constitutional court StructuralEastern Cape seeks a court order to change its existing settlement system.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
Connections
The 37 strongest of 42, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
parliament Structural
A holds the office of President and interacts with the legislative body (Parliament) through formal addresses to joint sittings.
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NUM Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe held the formal leadership position of General Secretary within the company NUM.
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South Africa Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe's political career and activities are consistently situated within the governmental and national context of South Africa.
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African National Congress Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe holds a formal leadership and advisory role within the African National Congress.
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Thabo Mbeki Structural
Motlanthe led the administration after Mbeki resigned, establishing a sequence of political succession.
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Emmerson Mnangagwa Structural
Mnangagwa appointed Motlanthe to chair an inquiry.
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Jacob Zuma Operational
The two political leaders engaged in policy dialogues and interactions before a change in presidential leadership.
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NEC Operational
NEC utilizes the electoral commission structure led by Kgalema Motlanthe.
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South African National AIDS Council Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe served as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council.
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constitutional court Structural
The constitutional court formally criticized Kgalema Motlanthe regarding a prolonged pardon delay.
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Durban Shared context
A was in Durban when they delivered a keynote address, establishing a temporary locational context.
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Pali Lehohla Operational
Pali Lehohla and Kgalema Motlanthe jointly presented evidence in a current proceeding.
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IMC Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe serves as the head of the government agency IMC.
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Nelson Mandela Mentioned together
Motlanthe referenced Nelson Mandela's life and character as a source of lessons for the country.
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Mthatha Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe visited community projects situated in the Mthatha area.
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London Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe traveled to London to attend a summit.
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Malusi Gigaba Mentioned together
The two individuals are linked by their co-launching of the 49M energy efficiency movement in 2013.
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Lesetja Kganyago Operational
Lesetja Kganyago supported Kgalema Motlanthe during the G20 Summit in 2013.
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Robben Island Mentioned together
The entities were discussed together in the context of historical incarceration.
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Vaal University of Technology Transactional
Kgalema Motlanthe delivered a lecture at the Vaal University of Technology.
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Eastern Cape Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe is involved in political and community activities within the Eastern Cape province.
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Accord Shared context
A was in a high office (Deputy President) that was responsible for reporting on the activities of Accord.
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Trevor Manuel Mentioned together
Trevor Manuel publicly supported Kgalema Motlanthe during the G20 Summit.
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Zimbabwe Mentioned together
Kgalema Motlanthe's inquiry activity is noted in a context that includes Zimbabwe.
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Enoch Godongwana Shared context
Motlanthe addresses South Africa's economic challenges, placing both figures within the national economic context.
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Stephen Harper Transactional
Kgalema Motlanthe paid a courtesy call to Stephen Harper in 2013.
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Fikile Mbalula Operational
The relationship involves formal coordination within a committee structure, evidenced by a rejection notification.
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Western Cape Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe assessed anti-poverty initiatives while operating within the Western Cape region.
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Soshanguve Shared context
The infrastructure entity was discussed in the context of addressing service delivery issues relevant to the political environment of the time.
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Rivonia Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe paid tribute to historical trialists associated with Rivonia.
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Johannesburg Stock Exchange Operational
A's foundation utilized the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as a venue to hold a seminar.
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Joe Biden Operational
The two individuals held a bilateral meeting to discuss global issues.
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Vusi Pikoli Structural
Motlanthe exercised formal authority over Pikoli, resulting in Pikoli's termination.
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Toronto Stock Exchange Transactional
Kgalema Motlanthe met with the Toronto Stock Exchange in 2013.
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Syria Mentioned together
Kgalema Motlanthe commented on the Syrian conflict during a parliamentary session.
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Africa Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe's activities and the continent of Africa are linked through discussions on climate change and regional dialogue.
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Vietnam Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Kgalema Motlanthe to Vietnam was found in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
6 events- Kgalema Motlanthe addressed the current economic challenges facing South Africa.
- Design Week launched in Cape Town, promoting dialogue across Africa.
- Tokyo Sexwale handed over subsidized homes and Kgalema Motlanthe assessed anti-poverty initiatives in the Western Cape in 2013.
- South Africa participated in the G20 Summit in 2013, with key figures like Kgalema Motlanthe and Lesetja Kganyago attending.
- Kgalema Motlanthe visited Canada to promote investment and met with the Toronto Stock Exchange.
- Joe Biden and Kgalema Motlanthe held a bilateral meeting to discuss global issues.
September 2026
4 events- Kgalema Motlanthe delivered a keynote address in Durban in 2013, which led to the founding of the continent's early political body.
- Kgalema Motlanthe addressed youth grievances concerning service delivery in Soshanguve in 2012.
- The President addressed the joint sitting of the legislative body on March 6, 2013.
- Kgalema Motlanthe has taken on significant leadership roles in South Africa, including serving as NUM general secretary and leading administration following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki.
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August 2026
5 events- An institute was founded by Ramaphosa's special envoy, drawing on dialogue sessions from the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation.
- Ebrahim Harvey suggests low education levels impact municipalities while Kgalema Motlanthe chairs the ANC electoral committee.
- NEC utilized an electoral commission led by Kgalema Motlanthe on August 1, 2026.
- Committee chairperson informs secretary-general of rejection involving Fikile Mbalula and Kgalema Motlanthe.
- Kgalema Motlanthe chaired an inquiry into post-election violence in Zimbabwe, seeking national healing.