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History of South Africa

MOLTENO, JOHN CHARLES
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Sir John Charles Molteno (June 5, 1814- September 1, 1886), a pioneer wool farmer and the first Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, was born...

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BOTHA, LOUIS
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Louis Botha (September 27, 1862-August 27, 1919) was a South African statesman and soldier. He was the first prime minister of the Union of South...

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