This Day in History: October 20, 1994
Additional Date: October 20, 1994
The newly elected President of the Republic of South Africa, Nelson Mandela warned disgruntled former uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) combatants, who took leave without permission while being integrated into the new South African army. Mandela told the former MK members that they have to adhere to military discipline or face the consequences of their actions.