28 February 1982National Party Caucus VictoryPieter Willem Botha
Wins overwhelming Transvaal party support for his policy direction.
Historical records for South Africa in 1982, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Wins overwhelming Transvaal party support for his policy direction.
Defeats Andries Treurnicht's challenge over constitutional reform.
Leaves Robben Island after eighteen years of imprisonment.
Is transferred from Robben Island to Pollsmoor Prison.
Sees right-wing National Party dissidents form the Conservative Party.
Consolidates control after opponents reject his reform proposals.
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