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The idea of an Afrikaner people as a cultural entity and religious group with a special language will be retained in South Africa as long as civilisation stands.

P. W. Botha

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P. W. Botha
Age: 90 †
Born: 1916
Born: January 1
Died: 2006
Died: October 31
Former Prime Minister Of South Africa
Politician
Pieter Willem Botha
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Africa
Language
Cultural
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South
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Civilisation
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