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In a televised debate, the President of South Africa, F.W. de Klerk, forecast that the African National Congress's plan for the reconstruction and development of South Africa would cost 70 billion rand, almost twice the estimate produced by the ANC's economic team. The debate, which
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South African President Frederik de Klerk and African National Congress President Nelson Mandela held a historic televised debate on Thursday, calling for national unity as the country prepares for its first all-race election. The debate saw both leaders appealing to millions of undecided voters, with Mandela and de Klerk clasping
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The situation in South Africa remains dire as the African National Congress (ANC) has made it clear that it will use military force to subdue the Zulu royalists who are resisting the upcoming elections. Amidst the escalating violence, which has claimed 156 lives in Natal since the state of emergency
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South Africa's first all-race election, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to democracy, is set to proceed as scheduled on April 26-28. African National Congress (ANC) President Nelson Mandela has officially confirmed that there will be no postponement of the election, despite recent media
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South African tensions and the potential for supply disruptions caused by Nelson Mandela's canceled campaign appearances propelled platinum prices to a six-month high yesterday. The African National Congress leader's cancellation raised concerns about his health, prompting speculation and a market reaction that saw the precious metal
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In a developing crisis on the eve of South Africa's first all-race election, senior police officers have closed ranks around three top generals accused of supplying guns to the Inkatha Freedom Party, a foe of the African National Congress (ANC). The generals, including former Police Commissioner General Jannie
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Nelson Mandela, president of the African National Congress, has threatened retaliation against right-wing saboteurs who have been targeting ANC offices and properties. The attacks, which have been ongoing since the beginning of the year, have resulted in police failures to make any arrests. Mandela's statement came as a
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African National Congress (ANC) leader Nelson Mandela has proposed that white right-wingers vote separately in the upcoming all-race elections to determine the borders of a white homeland. This offer is part of a broader package of ANC proposals presented to the Afrikaner Volkstat, an umbrella organization representing various groups, including
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South African President Frederik de Klerk and African National Congress (ANC) President Nelson Mandela met to discuss ways to end the violence in black townships east of Johannesburg. The meeting came after Mandela warned that if de Klerk did not respond to specific proposals, South Africa would face a crisis.
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The African National Congress (ANC) and the government are on the cusp of a major crisis as violence in black townships continues to escalate. President Nelson Mandela has warned that if the government fails to act on his proposals to end the violence, the country will be plunged into chaos.
