Pik Botha, a key figure in South Africa’s fight against Apartheid rule has passed away at the age of 86.
Although originally in defense of the apartheid system, he was considered liberal, working closely with Mandela to achieve harmony.
Mr Botha served as Foreign Minister for 17 years, until 1994 at the end of the apartheid era, as well as serving under Nelson Mandela’s post-apartheid government.
Describing Mandela as a ‘healing figure’, also praised the leader by saying “his capacity to forgive and his will to improve the country.”