Bo·tha (b  t , -tä ), Louis 1862-1919. South African general in the Boer War (1899-1902) and first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910-1919). |
| Botha, Pieter Willem 1916-2006. South African prime minister (1978-1989) who defended and upheld apartheid despite international protest. |
Botha [ˈbəʊtə]
n
1. (Biographies / Botha, Louis (1862-1919) M, South African, POLITICS: statesman, MILITARY: general, POLITICS: prime minister) Louis. 1862-1919, South African statesman and general; first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910-19)
2. (Biographies / Botha, P(ieter) W(illem) (1916 M, South African, POLITICS: statesman, POLITICS: head of state) P(ieter) W(illem). born 1916, South African politician; defence minister (1965-78); prime minister (1978-84); state president (1984-89)
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