B. J. Vorster vs Bill English

Vorster was appointed Minister of Justice in Hendrik Verwoerd's government. He oversaw the expansion of security legislation, including the Terrorism Act, which allowed for detention without trial and suppression of anti-apartheid opposition.

Vorster succeeded Verwoerd as Prime Minister after Verwoerd's assassination. He continued apartheid policies but also pursued a 'outward' foreign policy, seeking d

Vorster's government responded to the Soweto student protests against Afrikaans language instruction with police violence, killing hundreds. The uprising intensified international condemnation and internal resistance to apartheid.

Vorster resigned as Prime Minister amid the 'Muldergate' scandal involving misuse of public funds for propaganda. He was succeeded by P.W. Botha, marking the end of his political career.

English served as Minister of Finance from 2008 to 2016 in the Fifth National Government. He oversaw the government's response to the Global Financial Crisis, including stimulus spending and a return to budget surpluses by 2015.

Bill English succeeded John Key as Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016, after Key's surprise resignation. English took over a National Party government that had been in power since 2008.

English led National to win the most seats (56) in the 2017 general election, but failed to secure enough support from minor parties to form a government. Labour formed a coalition with New Zealand First and the Greens, ending National's nine-year rule.

After losing the 2017 election and being unable to form a government, English resigned as leader of the National Party in February 2018. He was succeeded by Simon Bridges.