Kgalema Motlanthe

Legacy

🇿🇦South Africa

Rank #198

Score: 55

About Kgalema Motlanthe

Kgalema Motlanthe (b. 1949) served briefly as President (2008–2009) and as Deputy President later. A veteran ANC figure with a reputation for principled leadership, he is respected for moderation, integrity, and his role in post-apartheid institutional consolidation.

Scoring Breakdown

Detailed analysis of the politician's score.

HDI

~ 0.740 (South Africa)6/10

Source: ND-GAIN — South Africa (2023 )

GDP per capita

~ $15,194 (PPP)5/10

Source: ND-GAIN — South Africa GDP per capita PPP (2023 )

Gini coefficient

~ 0.63 (BTI 2024)4/10

Source: BTI Report — South Africa (2024 )

Employment rate