Question 5 SYNOPSIS In writing this essay candidates must focus on the various steps, events and role players that paved the way for a democratic South Africa between 1990 and 1994. MAIN ASPECTS Candidates should include the following aspects in their response: Introduction: Candidates should make a statement on how negotiations • among various role players paved the way for a democratic South Africa. ELABORATION on the process of negotiations between 1990 and 1994: De Klerk’s speech announcing Mandela’s release • The process of negotiations begins • First formal meeting takes place at Groote Schuur release of political • – prisoners Pretoria Minute ANC announces suspension of the armed struggle • – CODESA 1 - working groups were set up to deal with specific issues • Right wing Conservative Party and left wing Pan Africanist Congress • boycotted CODESA IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi/COSAG refused to attend • Whites only referendum gave De Klerk a clear mandate to negotiate • CODESA 11 collapsed over majority rule / power sharing / regional powers • Increased violence (i.e. Boipatong, Bhisho etc) • Record of Understanding as a result of talks between Cyril Ramaphosa • and Roelf Meyer Sunset clause and the role of Joe Slovo (Multi-party Negotiating Forum) • Assassination of Chris Hani leads to protests and speeds up negotiations • Storming of the World Trade Centre by the right wing AWB • Final agreement was reached 1994 election Any other relevant • • • response Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant • conclusion. [50]
Question 5 SYNOPSIS In writing this essay candidates must focus on the various steps, events and role players that paved the way for a democratic South Africa between 1990 and 1994. MAIN ASPECTS Candidates should include the following aspects in their response: • Introduction: Candidates should make a statement on how negotiations among various role players paved the way for a democratic South Africa. ELABORATION on the process of negotiations between 1990 and 1994: • De Klerk’s speech announcing Mandela’s release • The process of negotiations begins • First formal meeting takes place at Groote Schuur – release of political prisoners • Pretoria Minute – ANC announces suspension of the armed struggle • CODESA 1 - working groups were set up to deal with specific issues • Right wing Conservative Party and left wing Pan Africanist Congress boycotted CODESA • IFP leader, Mangosuthu Buthelezi/COSAG refused to attend • Whites only referendum gave De Klerk a clear mandate to negotiate • CODESA 11 collapsed over majority rule / power sharing / regional powers • Increased violence (i.e. Boipatong, Bhisho etc) • Record of Understanding as a result of talks between Cyril Ramaphosa and Roelf Meyer • Sunset clause and the role of Joe Slovo (Multi-party Negotiating Forum) • Assassination of Chris Hani leads to protests and speeds up negotiations • Storming of the World Trade Centre by the right wing AWB • Final agreement was reached • 1994 election • Any other relevant response • Conclusion: Candidates should tie up their argument with a relevant conclusion. [50]