Kgalema Motlanthe is a South African politician known for working as a president at Republic of South Africa.
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Breakthrough:Elected as the 3rd President of post-apartheid South Africa in 2008
10 Quick Facts About Kgalema Motlanthe
- Full Name: Kgalema Motlanthe
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: Politician
- Known For: Spouse of Gugu Mtshali
- Current Role: Former President of South Africa
- Age: 76 years old
- Date of Birth: July 19, 1949
- Place of Birth: Alexandra, Johannesburg
- Marital Status: Married
- Popular As: Mkhulu
Kgalema Motlanthe Age
Kgalema Motlanthe is about 77 years old as of 2026. Kgalema Motlanthe was born in 1949.
Career & Work
Kgalema Motlanthe's career includes business leadership roles with Republic of South Africa.
Organization: Republic of South Africa
Role: Deputy President
Period: 2009–2014
Details: Pretoria
Organization: Republic of South Africa
Role: President
Period: 2008–2009
Details: Pretoria
Rise to Fame
Kgalema Motlanthe gained public attention through Elected as the 3rd President of post-apartheid South Africa.
Kgalema Motlanthe Family & Relationships
Kgalema Motlanthe is married to Gugu Mtshali. He has 2 children, including Kagiso Motlanthe and Kgomatso Motlanthe.
- Father: Louis Motlanthe
- Mother: Masefako Motlanthe
- Children:
- Kagiso Motlanthe
- Kgomatso Motlanthe
Lesser Known Facts
- He spent 10 years on Robben Island as a political prisoner.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kgalema Motlanthe
- Popular As: Mkhulu
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Politician
- Nationality: South African
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 19, 1949
- Age: 76
- Birthday: July 19
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Alexandra, Johannesburg
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Louis Motlanthe
- Mother: Masefako Motlanthe
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gugu Mtshali
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Gugu Mtshali (Spouse • Wife)
