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When did Botha resign as leader of the National Party?

  • 1979

  • 1983

  • 1987

  • 1989

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Botha resigned as leader of the National Party in 1989 due to internal conflicts within the party and pressure from both his own party members and anti-apartheid activists. His resignation marked a significant turning point in South Africa's political landscape, as it paved the way for the eventual dismantling of apartheid and the establishment of a democratic government.
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