Speaking before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for a second time, F.W. de Klerk repeats his assertion that murder and torture had never been part of government policy. He apologizes 'once and for all' for apartheid and hurt caused by its policies.
eventREF E-0013315Revised
14 May 1997
F.W. de Klerk apologizes for apartheid
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- 30 Sep 2019
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- 01Frastenberg,(2010),Apartheid,from Time (online),Available at www.content.time.com [Accessed: 13 May 2015]
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