Vorster

[ fawr-ster ]

noun

1. Balthazar Johannes, 1915–83, South African political leader: prime minister 1966–78; president 1978–79.

Vorster

/ ˈvɔː-; ˈfɔːstə /

noun

1. VorsterBalthazar Johannes19151983MSouth AfricanPOLITICS: statesmanPOLITICS: head of state Balthazar Johannes, known as John. 1915–83, South African statesman; Nationalist prime minister (1966–78); president (1978)

Example Sentences

Pip Etheridge pulled out a resplendent copy of St. Edward’s Crown — the crown that will be placed on Charles’ head next weekend — and handed it to Janette Vorster because she didn’t want to be in the pictures.

From Seattle Times

But Peter Vorster, a hydrogeographer with more than 45 years’ experience in the eastern Sierra Nevada, suggested they’re missing the point.

From Los Angeles Times

Vorster ignored the warning, and Tutu was vilified in the white-run media.

From Los Angeles Times

The then-unknown cleric emerged in the headlines in May 1976 when he wrote a public letter to the white prime minister, John Vorster.

From Los Angeles Times

For Catharina Vorster, the process of getting her 16-year-old son to his quarantine hotel caused additional stress.

From BBC