General Election Victory
Leads the National Party to victory in the white election.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
1987 in South Africa
Explore 4 historical events and records for South Africa in 1987.
Historical records for South Africa in 1987
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May
National Party Retains Power
Retains government despite stronger Conservative Party opposition.
September
Big Generator
Plays guitar and contributes songwriting to Big Generator.
Other events (month unknown)
Arrest of Govan Mbeki
Govan Mbeki is released
How these records were prepared
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