Bophuthatswana travel document for sale

€700.00

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Republic of Bophuthatswana / Repaboleki ya Bophuthatswana / Republiek van Bophuthatswana

1985-1991 Travel document

Bophuthatswana, officially the Republic of Bophuthatswana, was a Bantustan (also known as “Homeland”, an area set aside for members of a specific ethnicity) that was declared (nominally) independent by the apartheid regime of South Africa in 1977. INFO

Given at Potchefstroom, RSA to a housewife from Lichtenburg, South Africa
Valid for RSA only
No cuts or cancelled stamps
Mega rare

Category: PASSPORTS

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Bophuthatswana travel document for sale

Bophuthatswana was a nominally independent bantustan, or homeland, established by the apartheid regime of South Africa for Tswana-speaking people,. It existed from 1977 to 1994 and was not recognized by any country other than South Africa and, later, the other TBVC states (Transkei, Venda, and Ciskei),.

Travel DocumentsDuring its existence, Bophuthatswana issued its own travel documents. However, these documents were generally not recognized internationally.

International RecognitionThe international community largely condemned Bophuthatswana as part of the apartheid system. The United Nations General Assembly called on all governments to deny any form of recognition to the “independent” bantustans.

UK’s StanceDuring a parliamentary debate in the UK on December 6, 1977, the foreign secretary stated that the British government did not intend to recognize travel documents issued by Bophuthatswana for the purpose of admitting visitors to the United Kingdom.

Informal ArrangementsDespite the official isolation, Bophuthatswana made some efforts to establish external relations. Botswana agreed to “informal arrangements” to facilitate cross-border travel, although this fell short of official recognition.

Bophuthatswana Travel Documents: A Unique Historical Collectible

Bophuthatswana travel documents, such as passports and related papers, offer a tangible link to a unique chapter in South African history. These documents are sought after by collectors interested in:

Historical Significance: Bophuthatswana was a nominally independent bantustan (homeland) established by the apartheid regime in South Africa. Travel documents from this era represent a complex and controversial period in the region’s past.
Rarity: As Bophuthatswana was reincorporated into South Africa in 1994, its official documents are now obsolete, making them increasingly rare and valuable to collectors.
Numismatics/Notaphily: These documents can be considered part of a collection of currency, stamps, and historical paper items, appealing to those interested in the history of such objects.

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