Botes is a South African surname that may refer to: Annelie Botes (1957–2024), South African writer Desvonde Botes (born 1974), South African golfer Eugene Botes (born 1980), South African swimmer Henrico Botes (born 1979), Namibian football striker Jacques Botes (born 1980), South African rugby union player Lu-Wayne Botes (born 1983), Namibian rugby union centre Michelle Botes (1962–2024), South African actress, language instructor, designer, and aromatherapist Quinton-Steele Botes (1960–2014), Namibian sport consultant Tobie Botes (born 1984), South African rugby union player