Second Cabinet of P. W. Botha
Appearance
The second cabinet of P.W. Botha was formed following his assumption of the position of State President, on 3 September 1984. It was dissolved on 6 September 1989, after Botha's incapacitation following a stroke in January of that year.[1] After Botha's resignation in February,[2] he was replaced by Chris Heunis as acting State President for the remaining few months of the cabinet's term.[1] Heunis was replaced with F.W. de Klerk, who was elected leader of the National Party on 2 February[3] and inaugurated as State President on September 20.
Cabinet
![]() 7th Cabinet of Republic of South Africa (since 1961 Constitution) | |
1987 | |
![]() P.W. Botha (1962) | |
Date formed | 3 September 1984 |
Date dissolved | 6 September 1989 |
People and organisations | |
Head of government | President P.W. Botha |
Member party | National Party |
Status in legislature | Majority |
Opposition party | Conservative Party |
Opposition leader | Andries Treurnicht |
History | |
Election | 1987 |
Legislature terms | 5 years and 3 days |
Predecessor | Botha I |
Successor | de Klerk |
Ministry/Portfolio | Minister/Incumbent | Party | Period |
---|---|---|---|
State President of South Africa | P.W. Botha
Chris Heunis (acting)[1] |
NP | 1984-89
1989 |
Agriculture and Fisheries | Greyling Wentzel | NP | 1984–89 |
Constitutional Development and Planning | Chris Heunis[4] | NP | 1984-89 |
Defence | Magnus Malan[4] | NP | 1984-89 |
Economic Affairs and Technology | Daniel Steyn | NP | 1984-89 |
Education and Culture | Piet Clase | NP | 1984-89 |
Environment and Water Affairs | Gert Kotze | NP | 1984-89 |
Finance | Barend du Plessis[4] | NP | 1984-89 |
Foreign Affairs | Pik Botha[4] | NP | 1984-89 |
Health and Population Development | Willie van Niekerk | NP | 1984-89 |
Justice | Kobie Coetsee | NP | 1984-89 |
Law and Order | Adriaan Vlok | NP | 1984-89 |
Manpower | Pietie du Plessis | NP | 1984-89 |
Mining and Energy | Daniel Steyn | NP | 1984-89 |
Posts and Telecommunications | L.A.P.A. Munnik | NP | 1984-86 |
Public Works and Land Affairs | L.A.P.A. Munnik | NP | 1984-86 |
Trade and Industry | Dawie de Villiers | NP | 1984-89 |
Transport | Eli Louw | NP | 1984-89 |
Minister for Indian Affairs | Amichand Rajbansi | NPP | 1984–89 |
Minister for Coloureds' Affairs | Allan Hendrickse | LP | 1984–89 |
References
- ^ a b c Renwick, Robin (2015). The End of Apartheid: Diary of a Revolution. London: Biteback Publishing. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-84954-792-5.
- ^ Sparks, Allister (1996). Tomorrow is Another Country: The Inside Story of South Africa's Road to Change. Chicago: Chicago University Press. p. 88. ISBN 0-226-76855-4.
- ^ Sparks, Allister (1996). Tomorrow is Another Country: The Inside Story of South Africa's Road to Change. Chicago: Chicago University Press. p. 97. ISBN 0-226-76855-4.
- ^ a b c d Renwick, Robin (2015). The End of Apartheid: Diary of a Revolution. London: Biteback Publishing. p. 34. ISBN 978-1-84954-792-5.