Cornelius Botha
| Cornelius Botha | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
18 September 1932 Upington, Northern Cape, Union of South Africa |
| Died | 6 February 2014 |
| Spouse(s) | Leonore (until 2009, her death) |
| Children | two daughters |
| Occupation | politician |
Cornelius "Con" Botha (18 September 1932 – 6 February 2014) was a South African politician and the last administrator of the Natal Province.[1]
Born in Upington in the Northern Cape, Botha grew up in Parys in the Free State province. He graduated from Stellenbosch University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He became a member of the former National Party and held the Umlazi constituency until 1990, when he was appointed administrator of its province.[1] The position was dissolved in 1994 with the province's redesignation into KwaZulu-Natal following re-incorporation of the KwaZulu bantustan. He was briefly a member of the Democratic Party (South Africa).
In 2009, Botha's wife Leonore died. In 2014, he was admitted to a hospital for gastroenteritis. Botha's condition worsened and he died from heart failure at the age of 81 in February 2014. He and Leonore were survived by two daughters.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Last Natal administrator dies". iol.co.za. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Radclyffe Cadman |
Administrator of Natal Province 1990–1994 |
Succeeded by position dissolved |