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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.
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.
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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