The Boipatong Massacre takes place

8 Januari 1992

At its eightieth anniversary, the organization presented post-apartheid policies and began preparing supporters for democratic elections.

24 Februari 1992

The proposal combined a short multiparty transition with an elected constitution-making process and a temporary coalition government.

17 Maart 1992

In a whites-only referendum, a large majority supported De Klerk's negotiation policy, weakening the white right's claim to block the transition.

16 Mei 1992

Negotiators failed to agree on constitution-making thresholds and interim arrangements, leading the ANC to intensify mass action.

16 Juni 1992

Rallies and work stoppages demanded an interim government and an elected constituent assembly.

17 Juni 1992

Attackers killed more than forty residents of Boipatong. Survivors and the ANC alleged complicity or failure by state security forces.

21 Juni 1992

Mandela withdrew from formal talks, demanding action against violence and evidence of state involvement.

3 Augustus 1992

The Tripartite Alliance used mass action to demand an interim government, majority rule and effective measures against political violence.

26 Augustus 1992

The meeting sought a way out of the post-Boipatong deadlock and prepared the ground for renewed constitutional negotiations.

7 September 1992

Troops opened fire on an ANC-led march demanding free political activity, killing twenty-eight people and injuring many more.

21 September 1992

At a peace summit, the leaders reopened the path to constitutional talks after Boipatong and Bisho.

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