Background
Bothma, John Allison was born on August 15, 1936 in East London, South Africa. Son of Johannes Jacobus and Freda Wilhemina (Schwartz) Bothma.
Bothma, John Allison was born on August 15, 1936 in East London, South Africa. Son of Johannes Jacobus and Freda Wilhemina (Schwartz) Bothma.
Bachelor of Science, Rhodes University, Grahamstown, South Africa, 1960. M.Bus in Leadership, University South Africa, 1970.
Chemist African Explosives, Modderfontein, 1955—1956. Works chemist Schweppes S.A. Ltd., Johannesburg, 1961—1962. Development chemist South African Breweries, Johannesburg, 1962—1966.
Development manager Keartlands, Johannesburg, 1966—1970. Director Epic Oil Mills Proprietary Ltd., Johannesburg, 1970—1983. Managing director Southbakels Proprietary Ltd., Johannesburg, since 1984.
Chairman Bakels Research and Development Committee. Member advisory committee National Food Research Institute, since 1981. Member executive committee South African Food Standards Advisory Council, since 1982.
Served to lieutenant South African Army, 1955-1956.
Member of American Oil Mill Superintendents Association, Association Cereal Chemists, American Institute Food Technologists, American Oil Chemists Association, South African Association Food Science and Technology (committee 1976-1977), South African Institute Production Management, South African Chemical Institute (executive committee 1982-1983), Royal Cape Yacht (Cape Town), Wemmer Pan Rowing (Johannesburg) (secretary 1962-1963).
Married Penelope Ann Mackay Bothma, December 6, 1961. Children: Katherine, Michael, Belinda, Nicholas.