Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe ( ; born 19 July 1949 ) is a South African politician who served as President of South Africa between 25 September 2008 and 9 May 2009 , following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki .
Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe ( born 19 July 1949 ) is a South African politician who was President of South Africa between 25 September 2008 and 9 May 2009 . This happened following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki .