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Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.
BOOK REVIEWS

Some clues to Mr Evasive

Obsequiousness aside, the first book about Motlanthe is a good starting point, writes Rapule Tabane.

  • Rapule Tabane
5 min read
The former president has called for the movement of people and goods between South Africa and African states to be easier
KGALEMA MOTLANTHE

Kgalema Motlanthe: Real change or more of the same?

Kgalema Motlanthe’s incredible reticence lets his supporters believe whatever they want – a lot like they did with Jacob Zuma, argues Verashni Pillay.

  • Verashni Pillay
6 min read
The country waits for ANC Western Cape branches to release party president vote.
JACOB ZUMA

Motlanthe book launch fires off ANC leadership race

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe’s book launch turned into a rowdy pro-change rally favouring the enigmatic leader, despite his attempts otherwise.

  • Verashni Pillay
8 min read
ANC deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe.
ANC LEADERSHIP

Motlanthe: Playing by the book

A fiery new biography reveals how Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe really feels about his ANC rival, President Jacob Zuma.

  • Rapule Tabane
  • Matuma Letsoala
  • Charles Molele
7 min read