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Mapula Motlanthe

Former First Lady of South Africa

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About Mapula Motlanthe

Mapula Motlanthe was a South African politician.

Mapula Motlanthe (née Mokate) is the former First Lady of South Africa and the ex-wife of former President of South Africa and Robben Island prisoner Kgalema Motlanthe.

Biography

Mapula Mokate came from Sophiatown and spoke Tswana. She worked as a radiographer in Leratong Hospital in Mogale City. Their first child was born in 1972.

After their marriage she lived with her husband's family

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Important facts

Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
First Lady of South Africa

Family & relationships

Spouse
Kgalema Motlanthe

Frequently asked questions

Who was Mapula Motlanthe?

former First Lady of South Africa

What was Mapula Motlanthe's occupation?

Mapula Motlanthe was a politician.

What nationality was Mapula Motlanthe?

Mapula Motlanthe was South African.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mapula Motlanthe

· Wikidata: Q24234122

· DBpedia: Mapula Motlanthe

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MLA: "Mapula Motlanthe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mapula-motlanthe/.

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