The Multi-Party Negotiating Process begins

26 September 1992

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

16 October 1992

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

15 November 1992

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

26 January 1993

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

4 March 1993

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

1 April 1993

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

10 April 1993

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

13 April 1993

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

19 April 1993

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

23 April 1993

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

25 June 1993

Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging supporters invaded the negotiation venue in an attempt to intimidate delegates and derail the transition.

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