Date: 11 February, 1977

The appointment of South Africa's Ambassador to the United States, R.F. 'Pik' Botha, as the country's next foreign minister, is announced by the prime minister and welcomed by Black delegates at the United Nations.

References

• Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood.) 11February 1977 – In a 'Declaration of Commitment' the Bishops' Conference states it will promote Black consciousness in solidarity with all those who work for the legitimate aspirations of oppressed people. (Kalley, J.A.; Schoeman, E. & Andor, L.E. (eds)(1999). Southern African Political History: a chronology of key political events from independence to mid-1997, Westport: Greenwood.