A negotiation planning conference opens

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 releases implemented a key provision of the Record of Understanding and removed an obstacle to renewed talks.

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

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.

More than 150,000 mourners gathered at FNB Stadium, demonstrating Hani's popularity and public determination to complete the transition.

The long-serving ANC leader died after returning from exile, leaving a major legacy of international organization and movement unity.