📅 14 September 1991
Representatives of political organisations, trade unions, business, churches and other bodies signed the National Peace Accord in Johannesburg. It established structures intended to prevent and...
📅 21 December 1991
The first plenary session of the Convention for a Democratic South Africa opened at the World Trade Centre near Johannesburg. Delegates from political parties signed a Declaration of Intent,...
📅 17 June 1992
An armed group attacked the Joe Slovo settlement in Boipatong, killing residents. The attackers were affiliated with the Inkatha Freedom Party; the ANC accused the National Party government of...
📅 1 April 1993
Twenty-six parties and organisations met at the World Trade Centre in Kempton Park to begin the Multi-Party Negotiating Forum. The forum followed the breakdown of CODESA and aimed to chart a renewed...
📅 18 November 1993
After prolonged multi-party negotiations, representatives agreed on the text of an interim constitution in the early hours of 18 November. The agreement established the framework for...
📅 9 May 1994
The newly elected National Assembly chose Nelson Mandela as South Africa’s president. This parliamentary step converted the election result into executive authority under the interim constitution....
📅 11 May 1994
The new government included ministers from the ANC, National Party and Inkatha Freedom Party under the interim constitution. The ANC held the largest share of cabinet portfolios, while the arrangement...
📅 14 June 2024
The ANC and other participating parties signed a Statement of Intent establishing a Government of National Unity. The agreement set out shared principles and a framework for cooperation after no party...
