Kgalema Motlanthe.
President of South Africa, Deputy President of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and Secretary-General of the African National Congress
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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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
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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
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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
Gone quiet
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Around Kgalema Motlanthe this week
News at the entities that move Kgalema Motlanthe most-
parliament StructuralTshwane Metro and health departments faced parliamentary scrutiny over the water crisis and negligence allegations.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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South Africa Shared contextAn expedition traveled across South Africa, moving from Johannesburg to Cape Town and Lesotho, encountering the Indian Ocean.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Thabo Mbeki StructuralPresident Ramaphosa faces urgent identity crisis pressure while Thabo Mbeki offers clarity on structural unemployment issues in South Africa.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Emmerson Mnangagwa StructuralEmmerson Mnangagwa attended the COP26 summit in Glasgow, while Jack Ross organized a staged rally to lift sanctions.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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Jacob Zuma OperationalJacob Zuma called for an investigation into the viability of the minimum wage in South Africa.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
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constitutional court StructuralThe Constitutional Court of Guatemala blocked Jonathan Menkos's appointment to the central bank.Moves Kgalema Motlanthe
Connections
The 34 strongest of 39, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
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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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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NEC Operational
NEC utilizes the electoral commission structure led by Kgalema Motlanthe.
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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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South African National AIDS Council Structural
Kgalema Motlanthe served as the Chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council.
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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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constitutional court Structural
The constitutional court formally criticized Kgalema Motlanthe regarding a prolonged pardon delay.
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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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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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Robben Island Mentioned together
The entities were discussed together in the context of historical incarceration.
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Lesetja Kganyago Operational
Lesetja Kganyago supported Kgalema Motlanthe during the G20 Summit in 2013.
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Vaal University of Technology Transactional
Kgalema Motlanthe delivered a lecture at the Vaal University of Technology.
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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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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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Syria Mentioned together
Kgalema Motlanthe commented on the Syrian conflict during a parliamentary session.
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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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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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Stephen Harper Transactional
Kgalema Motlanthe paid a courtesy call to Stephen Harper in 2013.
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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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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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Zimbabwe Mentioned together
Kgalema Motlanthe's inquiry activity is noted in a context that includes Zimbabwe.
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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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Vietnam Mentioned together
No direct evidence linking Kgalema Motlanthe to Vietnam was found in the provided timeline.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- 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.
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.