South Africa: countdown to election

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South Africa faces administrative and political obstacles as it prepares for the Apr 1994 election of a constituent/legislative assembly. President F.W. de Klerk and African National Congress leader Nelson Mandela have forged a tentative alliance, which pleases neither their constituencies nor Chief Buthelezi of the Inkatha Freedom Party. A Transitional Executive Council (TEC) will be established to organize the parties in the election process. However, the scope of the TEC's authority is under dispute. Afrikaners, who fear black majority rule, are being guaranteed representation in the short term.

Elections, Anti-apartheid movements, Antiapartheid movements

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The new South Africa's first birthday

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South Africa has successfully completed one year since the formation of the government under the leadership of Nelson Mandela. The Government of National Unity can claim to have made remarkable progress in certain areas. It has managed to survive as a coalition of three parties. There has been lessening of political violence and the threat of right-wing reaction. Two fiscal budgets have been passed and steps taken towards strengthening of democratic practice. The reconstruction and Development Programme has been made some progress. South Africa has also established good foreign relations.

Political reform

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South Africa's mandate for change

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President F.W. de Klerk's victory in the Mar 17, 1992 referendum, when 68.7% cast their votes in favor of his move towards reform, was an impressive vote of confidence in his policy. This victory can be explained by several factors, including the deft wording of the referendum question, fear of the renewed economic isolation and black unrest sure to follow a conservative victory, the low-key role of the African National Congress during the campaign and the fact that the Conservative Party had nothing substantive to offer the people.

De Klerk, F. W.

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