Annie Botha
Annie Botha (née Emmett; 3 July 1864 – 20 May 1937) was a South African civic leader and political hostess. She was the wife of Louis Botha, who served as the first Prime Minister of South Africa. She established an orphanage in South Africa and, with Georgiana Solomon, co-founded and chaired the South African Women's Federation.
Annie Botha | |
|---|---|
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of South Africa | |
| Assumed role 31 May 1910 – 27 August 1919 | |
| Monarch | George V |
| Governors‑General | The Viscount Gladstone The Earl Buxton |
| Minister | Louis Botha |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Isie Krige |
| Spouse of the Prime Minister of the Transvaal | |
| Assumed role 4 March 1907 – 31 May 1910 | |
| Monarchs | Edward VII George V |
| Governor | The Earl of Selborne |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Herself As Spouse of the Prime Minister of South Africa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 July 1864 Swellendam, Cape Colony, British Empire |
| Died | 20 May 1937 (aged 72) Sezela, Natal, South Africa |
| Political party | South African Party |
| Spouse | Louis Botha |
| Children | 5 |
| Parent(s) | John Cheere Emmett Helen Laetitia Bland |
| Education | St. Michael's School |
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