The Transvaal Provincial Administration granted de facto recognition to the union and agreed to bargain with, it over wages in future.
Striking workers from Baragwanath Hospital dance through the streets of Soweto.
The African National Congress has denied knowledge or a much-publicised ”secret” document detailing a plot to assassinate rightwing leaders.
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/ 12 February 1990
Yesterday’s newspapers turned into today’s placards as thousands of Sowetans packed Jabulani stadium.
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/ 2 February 1990
Intense in-fighting is developing behind the scenes for control of the "Nelson Mandela story".
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/ 13 October 1989
The releases of Walter Sisulu and seven other political prisoners are expected to begin on Sunday and the MDM is planning marches and rallies.
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/ 13 October 1989
Sitting watching an historic news bulletin on SABC television on Tuesday night at Victor Verster Prison was a most extraordinary party.
ANC-raised Buyekhaya Dalindyebo returns from exile – and challenges Pretioria.
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/ 29 September 1989
The African National Congress-groomed king of the Transkei, Buyelekhaya Dalindyebo returns from Zambia tomorrow after 14 years in exile.
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/ 15 September 1989
Major General Jaap Joubert, appointed this week to investigate claims of police brutality, is regularly entrusted with politically sensitive cases.