Question

How did f.W. De klerk influence democratic reforms in south africa?

Answer 1

Answer:

His reforms ended apartheid and allowed a majority government of the ANC

Explanation:

F.W. De Klerk became president of South Africa in 1989 and brought the apartheid system to an end and negotiated a majority ruling of the country. De Klerk committed to speed up reform process and initiated postapartheid constitution with the countries four racial parties namely coloured, black, white and asian.

De Klerk moved to release political prisoners after his state of address in Parliament on February 2 1990 fighting off opposition to the idea. He started meeting with black leaders and in 1991 passed legislation that repelled racial discrimination laws with regards to education, residence, public amenities and public health. In 1992 he called a referendum in which 62% of white people supporting his new reforms. In the same year he negotiated with Mandela and black leaders which lead to an all nation election. An agreement was reach for a majority rule in 1993 and after the 1994 elections, the ANC obtained a majority in the new national assembly.