1989 - F.W. DeKlerk becomes President

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Written By Susie Campbell
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In 1989 Botha’s resigned, and was succeeded by F. W. de Klerk. DeKlerk aggressively pushed to end Apartheid.

Susie Campbell
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1990 - Mandela released from prison, apartheid laws repealed