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South Africa's referendum on apartheid
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10 minutes
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
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On 18 March 1992, white South Africans overwhelmingly backed a mandate for political reforms to end apartheid and create a power-sharing multi-racial government. It was a high-stakes referendum coming on the back of three by-elections where the ruling National Party had lost to the right wing Conservative party. In a speech after the polling victory, President FW de Klerk said: “Today we have closed the book on apartheid”. His communications adviser, David Steward speaks to Josephine McDermott.(Photo: President FW de Klerk with news of the referendum win. Credit: AP)
Released:
Apr 22, 2024
Format:
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