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The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is
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- 01Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood.) 11February 1977 ”“ In a 'Declaration of Commitment' the Bishops' Conference states it will promote Black consciousness in solidarity with all those who work for the legitimate aspirations of oppressed people. (Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood.
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South African History Online. (2012, January 31). The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073677
South African History Online (2012) 'The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is', South African History Online, 31 January. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073677 (Accessed: 28 September 2026).
South African History Online, The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073677, (accessed 28 September 2026).
"The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is." South African History Online, 31 Jan. 2012, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073677. Accessed 28 Sept. 2026.
South African History Online. "The appointment of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, R.F. ‘Pik’ Botha, as the country’s next foreign minister, is." South African History Online. January 31, 2012. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0073677.
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