Bophuthatswana Democratic Party
Bophuthatswana Democratic Party Bophuthatswana National Party Lekoko la Temokerasi la Bophuthatswana Lekoko la bosetšhaba la Bophuthatswana | |
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| Leader | Lucas Mangope |
| Founded | 6 December 1977 |
| Dissolved | 13 March 1994 |
| Succeeded by | United Christian Democratic Party |
| Ideology | Pro-apartheid Economic liberalism Authoritarianism Tswana nationalism |
| Political position | Right-wing |
| Regional affiliation | National Party (South Africa) |
The Bophuthatswana Democratic Party (founded as the Bophuthatswana National Party) was the dominant party in Bantustan Bophuthatswana. It was founded around 1977. Under the leadership of Lucas Mangope, it launched a campaign to build hospitals, schools and sports stadia. The party was pro-apartheid.