Johannesburg Timeline 1800-1991
… themselves and a number of shooting take place. Generals Botha and Smuts intervene personally and arrange for a truce, … 1985 January, At the end of January, in Parliament, PW Botha announces proposals to release Nelson Mandela, while … 1990, and extended to the entire country. 15 August, PW Botha makes his infamous “Rubicon” speech, rejecting calls …