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Motlanthe

British  
/ məʊtˈlɑːntɛ /

noun

  1. Kgalema ( Petrus ) (gɑːˈlɛmə). born 1949, South African statesman: president (2008–09)

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Motlanthe was succeeded by Jacob Zuma in 2009.

From The Guardian • Sep. 12, 2018

At a party in 2012 the then-deputy president of the ANC, Kgalema Motlanthe, told the crowd: “The leaders will now enjoy the champagne, and of course they do so on your behalf through their lips.”

From Economist • May 4, 2016

"The young people of South Africa are tired of promises and need action for economic freedom in our lifetime," the ANC Youth League, which had backed Motlanthe, said in a statement.

From Reuters • Dec. 18, 2012

“Kgalema Motlanthe as a fresh leader will be able to inspire hope in our people,” said Peter Ngobeni, a delegate from Limpopo Province.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2012

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe, speaking at the conference, called for a debate on how to speed up land redistribution, but within the current legal framework.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2011

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