Forty-two political prisoners are released

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

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

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

The agreement addressed political prisoners, hostels, dangerous weapons, an elected constituent assembly and mechanisms to overcome deadlock.

Investigators seized plans from a secret operation linked to destabilizing the ANC, strengthening concerns about a state-sponsored third force.

The parties discussed security, a Government of National Unity, media reform and incorporation of the nominally independent homelands.

Participants agreed to resume broad talks and establish a new Multi-Party Negotiating Process after CODESA's failure.

Representatives of twenty-six organizations resumed detailed negotiations on the constitutional transition.

A far-right gunman murdered the SACP general secretary and MK leader outside his home, bringing the country close to widespread conflict.

In a nationally televised appeal, Mandela called for unity, discipline and rejection of racial revenge.