Speeches
Address by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe during the Somafco Prize Initiative ceremony
It is once again a great honour for me to address the Solomon Mahlangu Freedom College (Somafco) Prize Initiative, a bold step that seeks to contribute to the development of education in our country through identifying and rewarding excellence in our education system and society in general.03 June 2011
Address by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe at the book launch of "A Double-Edged Sword” by Nkosi Phathekile Holomisa
I thank you most sincerely for inviting me to this launch of the book, 'Double-Edged Sword', by Nkosi Pathekile Holomisa, Ah! Dilizintaba.01 June 2011
Speaking notes for Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe during the opening of the Inaugural Economic Development Conference
I am pleased to welcome you all to this Inaugural Economic Development Conference convened by the Minister of Economic Development, Ebrahim Patel.30 May 2011
Tribute by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe to former Mayor of Johannesburg, Amos Masondo
I am honoured to speak at this occasion in honour of one of the long serving servants of our people, the outgoing executive mayor of Johannesburg, Amos Masondo.26 May 2011
Statement by the Deputy President of South Africa, Kgalema Motlanthe, at the 2nd Africa-India Summit, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
It is indeed an honour for South Africa to attend this second Africa-India Summit. Let me hasten to convey South Africa's high appreciation for and commitment to this Africa-India partnership.25 May 2011
Toast remarks by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe at the official Luncheon in honour of the Vice-President of the Socialist Repubic of Vietnam, Her Excellency Nguyễn Thi Doan, Pretoria
Your Excellency, it is a great honour for me to host you and your delegation to lunch today. I am particularly honoured to welcome you on behalf of our government and the people of South Africa.04 May 2011
Remarks by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on the visit by the Vice-President of Vietnam, Her Excellency Nguyễn Thi Doan, Pretoria
We have just concluded discussions with Her Excellency Nguyen Thi Doan, the Vice-President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, who is in South Africa on an official visit. This visit is a further manifestation of the depth of relations between South Africa and Vietnam.04 May 2011
Address by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe at the South African Student Congress’ Walter Sisulu Memorial Lecture, Walter Sisulu University, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
It is my deepest honour to address the South African Student Congress’ Walter Sisulu Memorial Lecture.16 April 2011
Speaking notes for Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe for opening of MDR-TB Unit, at Catherine Booth Hospital, Amatikulu, KwaZulu-Natal
I thank you for inviting me to the opening of the specialised Multiple Drug Resistant and Extreme Drug Resistant TB Unit here at Catherine Booth Hospital.10 April 2011
Speaking notes by Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe on the occasion of the breakfast meeting with the United States Chamber of Commerce, Washington DC
Ladies and gentlemen, herewith lie opportunities for global partners to do business in South Africa. And as you know South Africa operates in a particular context, with opportunities and challenges.30 March 2011
