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1996 in South Africa

Explore 2 historical events and records for South Africa in 1996.

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Historical records for South Africa in 1996

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May

10 May 1996

Constitution of South Africa

Mandela, Nelson Rolihlahla · President of South Africa · Government / Government of South Africa

The new constitution replaces the interim constitution

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1996

Resignation of Frederik Willem de Klerk

Klerk, Frederik Willem de · Government / Government of South Africa

De Klerk withdraws the NP from the coalition

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