South Africa lifts state of emergency

Title

South Africa lifts state of emergency

Genre

Speech

TX Date

7 Jun 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:05:36

Description

South African President F. W. De Klerk makes a parliamentary speech on the political reforms in the country and says they are well on their way to a normal political process and if a frightening experience for many they are necessary. He announces the lifting of the state of emergency in all states except Natal province which includes KwaZulu territory.

Contributors

F. W. de Klerk

Keywords

Interethnic relations; South Africa; Apartheid; Violence; Political reform; Black African peoples; Natal

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