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Title:South Africa: P W Botha Resigns South African Presidency
Date:14th August 1989
Summary:P W Botha's resignation as South Africa's President on August 14 brought to an end almost 14 years of autocratic rule which swung from cautious appeasement towards black Africans to violent suppression. Speaking to the nation on television Botha said he had been continually ignored by his cabinet and had no choice but to resign. Foreign Minister Pik Botha said he thought the President had been mistaken.
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Location:SOUTH AFRICA
Reuters ID:LDL0011PA176Z
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