Celia-Sandra Botha was born on 25 February 1945 and is a South African politician, who served as South Africa's Ambassador to the Czech Republic.
12 Facts About Sandra Botha
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Sandra Botha is the former Leader of the Opposition, on behalf of the Democratic Alliance and its leader, Helen Zille, in the National Assembly of South Africa.
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Sandra Botha announced her intention to step down from the position after the 2009 South African general election, to become an ambassador.
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Sandra Botha held talks with the Citrus Board for further winter aid for farmworkers.
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Sandra Botha is married to a farmer and former MP Andries Johannes Botha and the couple have five children and five grandchildren.
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Shortly after the marriage, Sandra Botha embarked on a Sesotho and linguistics degree at UNISA.
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Sandra Botha was elected to the National Council of the Provinces for the Democratic Party in 1999.
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Sandra Botha served as the party's caucus leader from 2000 to 2004.
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In May 2007, Sandra Botha was elected by the Democratic Alliance as their representative and official Leader of the Opposition.
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Sandra Botha gained a majority over former NP cabinet minister, Tertius Delport.
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In particular, Sandra Botha was vocal about her dissatisfaction following a scandal where four white doctors in the Western Cape relocated overseas.
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Sandra Botha has called for a major overhaul of the education system.