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
Active this week
Earlier this month
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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
One to three months ago
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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
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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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Around Kgalema Motlanthe this week
News at the entities that move Kgalema Motlanthe most-
NUM StructuralPretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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parliament StructuralSharma raised concerns about financial crime in Fiji during a Parliament debate.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Emmerson Mnangagwa StructuralThe event summarizes 2020 political and economic events in Zimbabwe, including Biti's criticism of Mnangagwa's government and Ncube's dismissal of those criticisms.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Jacob Zuma OperationalPresident monitored water provision in Giyani, and a Minister visited the area to promise water.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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African National Congress StructuralANC activist helped Christian organize protests leading to a historic child welfare agreement involving island nations.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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South Africa Shared contextMatthew Chaskalson has been appointed as the chief evidence leader in a national inquiry in South Africa.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
Connections
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NUM Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe held the formal leadership position of General Secretary within the company NUM.
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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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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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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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Emmerson Mnangagwa Structural
Mnangagwa appointed Motlanthe to chair an inquiry.
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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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South Africa Shared context
Kgalema Motlanthe's political activities and service are situated within the governmental and national context of South Africa.
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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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Vaal University of Technology Transactional
Kgalema Motlanthe delivered a lecture at the Vaal University of Technology.
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Africa Shared context
The evidence places Africa under the stress of climate change issues, which influenced the leadership context of Kgalema Motlanthe.
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Robben Island Mentioned together
The entities were discussed together in the context of historical incarceration.
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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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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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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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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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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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Fikile Mbalula Operational
The relationship involves formal coordination within a committee structure, evidenced by a rejection notification.
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Vusi Pikoli Structural
Motlanthe exercised formal authority over Pikoli, resulting in Pikoli's termination.
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Zimbabwe Mentioned together
Kgalema Motlanthe's inquiry activity is noted in a context that includes Zimbabwe.
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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 beganSeptember 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.
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.