Background
Motlanthe, Kgalema was born on July 19, 1949.
South African government official
Motlanthe, Kgalema was born on July 19, 1949.
Incarcerated Robben Island Prison, South Africa, 1977—1987. Trade unionist Congress South African Trade Unions. Education officer National Union of Mineworkers, 1987, secretary general, since 1992.
Chairman, Gauteng region African National Congress, South Africa, 1990—1991, secretary general, 1997—2007, deputy president, since 2007. Member of Parliament National Assembly, South Africa, since 2008, minister without portfolio, 2008. Interim president Republic of South Africa, 2008—2009, executive deputy president, since 2009.
Chairman Strike Support Committee, Southern African Development Community.
Married; 3 children.