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Last Prime Minister and First Executive State President of South Africa
BOTHA, Pieter W. (1916-2006). Leader of South Africa from 1978-1989. He served as the last prime Minister (1978-1984) and was the first Executive State President 1984-1989. He was an outspoken opponent of the black majority rule. He was fined and given a suspended jail sentence fror crimes against human rights. He legalized interracial marriage which was banned since the late 1940’s. He became the first South African government leader to authorize contact with Nelson Mandella. Fine official label “With the compliments of The Minister of Defense, Ministry of Defence, Pretoria/ Cape Town” hand signed by Botha. In very fine condition................................$85.00
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