Botha

Bo·tha

(bō′tə, -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.

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Botha

(ˈbəʊtə)

1. (Biography) Louis. 1862–1919, South African statesman and general; first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910–19)

2. (Biography) P(ieter) W(illem). 1916–2006, South African politician; defence minister (1965–78); prime minister (1978–84); state president (1984–89)

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Bo•tha

(ˈboʊ tə)

n.

Louis, 1862–1919, South African statesman.

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Summary: Dubai [UAE], Jan 24 (ANI): South Africa all-rounder Johan Botha announced retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect.

Johan Botha retires from all forms of cricket

MUNSTER back row Arno Botha admits he and CJ Stander were not always the best of friends but have put their differences aside since he moved to Ireland.

Arno: CJ & I were big rivals

Pik Botha, who became the global face of South Africa's reviled apartheid government as Pretoria's minister of foreign affairs, has died aged 86 after a lengthy illness, the eNCA news network reported on Friday, citing his son.

Pik Botha, global face of South Africa's apartheid state, dies at 86

NEW Ospreys recruit Tom Botha is setting his sights on playing Test rugby for Wales.

Botha's in it for long haul as new Ospreys recruit sets sights on starring for Wales

Petra Botha has been named chief financial officer with Bethesda-based Indiggo Associates.

Petra Botha / Indiggo

Theunis Botha, 51, was on a 10-day hunting expedition at the Good Luck Farm near Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park when he and a client stumbled upon a herd of breeding elephants, the (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AF_ZIMBABWE_HUNTER_KILLED) Associated Press reported Monday.

Big Game Hunter Dies After Being Crushed To Death By Elephant

Synopsis: Louis Botha was prime minister of the Union of South Africa when Britain declared war on Germany in 1914.

Louis Botha's War

Dubai: South Africa's four-time heavyweight boxing world title challenger Francois Botha will take on Egypt's Hany Atiyo in the highlight of an eight-card event at Emirates Golf Club here on Thursday.

Former Mike Tyson rival Francois Botha set for Dubai bout

Dr Schalk Botha from Seeing Beyond and Fabian Martens, Operations Manager of ATA ITN developed the idea as part of ATA International Training's Life Programme.

First trauma healing conference

"It's a temporary setback," said Northern Iron president-CEO Basil Botha. "With today's markets, people are afraid right now."

Northern Iron mothballs mine project: cancelled Chinese deal puts development on hold

Detective Hilton Botha voluntarily applied to leave the service, Police Brig Neville Malila said.