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South African Journal of Political Studies
Volume 12, 1985 - Issue 1
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P.W. Botha as decision maker: a preliminary study of personality and politics

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Pages 30-42 | Published online: 24 Feb 2007

NOTE

  • “PW. Botha and the new constitution” , in Leadership SA , Second Quarter, 1985 .

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  • A recent biography of P.W. Botha provides a wealth of new information:
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