Who succeeded Botha as the state president?
F. W. de Klerk
Nelson Mandela
Jacob Zuma
Thabo Mbeki
Answer
F. W. de Klerk took over from Botha as the state president, marking a pivotal moment in South African history. De Klerk's presidency brought about significant changes, including the release of Nelson Mandela from prison and the initiation of negotiations to dismantle apartheid, the oppressive system of racial segregation in place at the time.
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