Chris Hani is assassinated

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.

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.

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.

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

Members of APLA attacked a Cape Town congregation, killing eleven people. The attack showed that political violence continued during negotiations.