Kgalema Motlanthe would replace Mbeki until 2009. Today he is Deputy to President Zuma.

He maintained the position on HIV/AIDS that was the denialist of Mbeki, however, he changed the acceptance of Anti-retrovirals and implemented a mass rollout. It was a significant accomplishment for a President that would only serve a short time. It may be that his actions when President will prove to be one of the most profound actions in saving and changing people's lives in South Africa.

He was not verbose, but, had strong opinions. He believed Mugabe was wrong for his policies in Zimbabwe. He also didn't appreciate the way BEE was transforming some citizens into wealthy Africans while leaving the rest behind. He demanded 'One Deal" within BEE per citizen to prevent an elite class of Black Millionaires rather than sincere economic transformation.

While only serving a short time, he may be the one person sincerely dedicated to the development of South Africa, it's people and economy.