Kgalema Motlanthe

Kgalema Petrus MotlantheRecording of him taking the oath of office http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/7636151.stm (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. After the end of his presidency, Motlanthe was appointed as the Deputy President of South Africa by his successor, current South African president Jacob Zuma. In March 2014, he announced his resignation to become a dean at ANC.

Motlanthe was born on 19 July 1949 in Boksburg, Transvaal Province, Union of South Africa.

References

Other websites

Official profile at the presidency site 
"ANC Policy won't change" 
Who is Kgalema Motlanthe?
Kgalema Motlanthe  at Who's Who Southern Africa 
 at South African History Online

Category:1949 births
Category:Living people
Category:Presidents of South Africa