The people armed, 1984-1990
… Switzerland and Israel all called for State president, PW Botha, to show mercy for the Six . Local and international … negotiated solution. On January 31, 1985, President P. W. Botha responded by offering to free Mandela in return for his … of UDF supporters on February 10, 1985, Mandela rejected Botha’s conditions, re-affirming his commitment to the ANC …