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Did you know: 20 June is a historic day in SA history
Today 20 June is a very significant day in South African history. It was the day when one of the first steps was taken to bring about equal rights for all races in South Africa.
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POLOKWANE – On Monday, 20 June 1988 The South African government presented a promotion of Constitutional Development Bill which proposed an advisory and consultative council, designed
to give black people a voice in government. This occurred at the twilight of P.W. Botha’s career as both the South Africa and National Party leader.
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The following year Botha was succeeded by FW de Klerk who shortly after taking office announced his policy of reform. De Klerk hoped to create a suitable climate for negotiations which would end apartheid and bring about a new Constitutional dispensation for South Africa, based on the principle of one person, one vote.
More information on this and other days follow www.sahistory.org.za
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