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Botha (pronounced in non-rhotic dialects of English, ) is a common Afrikaans surname, derived from the East Frisian Low Saxon Both. It was brought to South Africa in 1678 by Frederich Botha.

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  • Descendants of Ferdinandùs Appel
  • Descendants of Frederich Botha
  • Artists, artisans and businesspeople
  • Politicians, civil servants, and activists
  • Rugby players
  • Cricketers
  • Other sportspersons
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Botha (pronounced in non-rhotic dialects of English, ) is a common Afrikaans surname, derived from the East Frisian Low Saxon Both. It was brought to South Africa in 1678 by Frederich Botha.

The progenitors of the extended clan were Maria Kickers, her first partner Ferdinandùs Appel, and her later husband Frederich Botha.

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