# Former president Kgalema Motlanthe has urged South Africa to repair its strained relationship with the US and strengthen ties with the European Union. He was speaking at the University of Johannesburg on Tuesday, where he received an honorary doctorate in Philosophy, recognising his leadership in stabilising government during his 2008-2009 presidency, and his ongoing contributions to the country. Motlanthe emphasised the importance of respecting international relations:
Motlanthe calls for SA to mend relations with the US [SOUND]
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