 Kgalema Motlanthe

Kgalema Petrus Motlanthe (; born 19 July 1949) is a South African politician who served as President of South Africa between 25 September 2008 and 9 May 2009, following the resignation of Thabo Mbeki.After the end of his interim presidency, Motlanthe was appointed as the Deputy President of South Africa by his successor, Jacob Zuma.