Constitution of South Africa
The ANC & NP agree on a transistional Government of "National Unity"
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1993 in South Africa
Explore 20 historical events and records for South Africa in 1993.
Historical records for South Africa in 1993
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February
Constitution of South Africa
The ANC & NP agree on a transistional Government of "National Unity"
March
Nuclear Power
Admits South Africa possesses nuclear weapons
South African Nuclear Arsenal Disclosed
Announces that South Africa built and subsequently dismantled six completed nuclear weapons and a seventh incomplete device.
April
Assassination of Christ Hani
Assassination of Christ Hani
Death of Christ Hani
Death of Christ Hani, assassinated
Election
South Africas 1st ever multi-racial election
July
Election
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
Election
Jointly announces the 1st multi racial elections in history for 27 April 94
December
Joint Nobel Award
Is honoured for advancing a peaceful democratic transition.
Nobel Peace Prize
Receives the Nobel Peace Prize with F W de Klerk.
Other events (month unknown)
ANC
Appointed Chairman of the ANC
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the ANC
Constitution of South Africa
Mandela & de Klerk agree to a Government of national unity after elections. De Klerk abandons the principle of power sharing & majority rule until 1999. An interim majority rule constitution is adopted
Constitution of South Africa
Mandela & de Klerk agree to a Government of national unity after elections. De Klerk abandons the principle of power sharing & majority rule until 1999
Election
Mandela & de Klerk agree to a Government of national unity after elections
Election
Mandela & de Klerk agree to a Government of national unity after elections
Nobel Prize
For helping to democratize South Africa
Nobel Prize
For helping to democratize South Africa
World Trade Centre
In an attempt to disrupt the negotiation process, TerreBlanche accompanied by General Constand Viljoen and Conservative Party Parliamentarian Thomas Langley led an armed invasion of the World Trade Centre in Kempton Park while negotiations were in progress
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