Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe is a South African politician who served as the third president of South Africa from 25 September 2008 to 9 May 2009, following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki. Thereafter, he was deputy president under Jacob Zuma from 9... Wikipedia
Born: 1949 (age 74 years), Alexandra, South Africa
Spouse: Gugu Mtshali (m. 2014) and Mapula Motlanthe (m. 1976–2014)
Previous offices: Deputy President of South Africa (2009–2014), Member of the National Assembly of South Africa (2009–2014), President of South Africa (2008–2009), and more
Presidential term: September 25, 2008 – May 9, 2009
Education: Anglican Missionary School and Orlando High School
Party: African National Congress
Descendants: Kgomotso Motlanthe and Kagiso Motlanthe
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