'No to Botha!' badge
Object
Badge
Production date
1984
Object number
2024.13
Physical Description
Circular badge with a white background design. The badge, along with the text 'No to Botha!' invites people to demonstrate on 'June 2nd'. A phone number and the anti-apartheid symbol are also included in the design.
Object history
This badge was owned and worn by Hackney activist Ian Rathbone.
This demonstration was in response to the conservative government hosting Prime Minister of apartheid South Africa, P. W. Botha, on a state visit in June 1984. Over 25,000 people joined the march.
This demonstration was in response to the conservative government hosting Prime Minister of apartheid South Africa, P. W. Botha, on a state visit in June 1984. Over 25,000 people joined the march.
Associated Event
Associated Place
South Africa (Place)
Material
Metal
Plastics
Dimension
Diameter (Front): 3.7cm
On display?
No
Inscription
No to Botha!
Demonstrate June 2nd
Anti-apartheid movement
01-387 -7966
Demonstrate June 2nd
Anti-apartheid movement
01-387 -7966
