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P. W. Botha

South African prime minister (1916–2006)

  • Fame56.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • South Africa rank#133
Source-basedStable
  • Fame56.4
  • Momentum0.0
  • South Africa rank#133
  • Wikipedia22.7K
Lived 1916–2006, aged 90South Africa
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  • Wikipedia
    52 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Rank in South Africa
    #133
    Politicians
  • Era
    1916–2006
    Aged 90
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
Summary
Updated 2026-06-08

Pieter Willem Botha, was a South African politician who served as the last Prime Minister of South Africa from 1978 to 1984 and as the first executive State President of South Africa from 1984 until his resignation in 1989. Nicknamed 'Die Groot Krokodil' due to his tough political stance, he was considered the final hardline leader of South Africa during the apartheid era.

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