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Motlanthe

/ məʊtˈlɑːntɛ /

noun

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

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In an interview with South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper, former President Kgalema Motlanthe, a close ally of Mr Ramaphosa, said the "land question" was a "source of national grievance".

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The 55-nation African Union has appointed former presidents Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, and Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa to mediate in the crisis.

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The three African Union envoys who met with Abiy — former presidents Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa — urged the Ethiopian leader this week to open dialogue with the rebelling TPLF.

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Former Presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, Joachim Chissano of Mozambique and Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa met Mr Abiy on Friday, but were told that the Ethiopian government would continue its military operations.

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Three AU envoys - former presidents Joaquim Chissano of Mozambique, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia and Kgalema Motlanthe of South Africa - were due to arrive in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, two diplomatic sources told Reuters.

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