7 March 1986Emergency LiftedPieter Willem Botha
Allows the 1985 state of emergency to lapse.
Historical records for South Africa in 1986, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Allows the 1985 state of emergency to lapse.
The respite from emergency rule lasts only several months.
Wins an overwhelming majority in the white-only election
Security forces receive extensive powers of detention and censorship.
Declares a nationwide state of emergency.
South African journalist Zwelakhe is Sisulu arrested
Appointed Archbishop of the Church of South Africa
Pass books are abolished
Appointed General Secretary of the South African Communist Party
Abolition, lifts restrictions on the movement of non-whites
Abolition, lifts restrictions on the movement of non-whites
Pass books are abolished
Enforces a reporting ban in South Africa
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