P. W. Botha Net Worth

P. W. Botha's net worth is currently estimated at $5M in 2026.

Net Worth Over Time

1948$0.01MC

Elected to Parliament

Enters parliament as a member of the National Party.

1978$0.5M+4900%B

Becomes Prime Minister

Appointed as the Prime Minister of South Africa, solidifying his power.

1984$1M+100%A

Becomes State President

Becomes the first executive State President of South Africa.

1989$2M+100%B

Resigns as President

Resigns as President amid growing pressure, replaced by F.W. de Klerk.

1998$3M+50%C

Refuses to Testify

Refuses to testify before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

2006$5M+67%D

Death of P.W. Botha

Dies at the age of 90, leaving a controversial legacy.

2026$5MD

Legacy of Apartheid

Remembered as a key figure in the apartheid regime, his legacy is one of division and repression.

Last updated: February 25, 2026