2006-12-13 04:34:11 · 3 answers · asked by Samia 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
De Klerk is best known for agreeing to end apartheid, South Africa's racial segregation policy, and supporting the transformation of South Africa into a multi-racial democracy by entering into the negotiations that resulted in all citizens, including the country's black majority, having equal voting and other rights. He shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Nelson Mandela in 1993 for his role in the ending of apartheid
In his first speech after assuming the party leadership he called for a non-racist South Africa and for negotiations about the country's future. He lifted the ban on the ANC and released Nelson Mandela. He brought apartheid to an end and opened the way for the drafting of a new constitution for the country based on the principle of one person, one vote. Nevertheless, he was accused by the close friend of Mandela, Anthony Sampson, of complicity in the violence between the ANC, the Inkatha Freedom Party and elements of the security forces.
2006-12-13 18:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by 2 good 2 miss 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He tried to end it by releasing Mandela in 1994 I think. Nothing major has changed. I know from experience.
2006-12-13 04:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Superman 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I cannot argue for apatheid, its a detestable practice! x
2006-12-13 04:37:10 · answer #3 · answered by Liddle ole me 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋