PEOPLE & CULTURE

last white president: interviews with south africa's fw de klerk, the

This biographical documentary tells the story of how de Klerk made such a surprise decision to unbanning political parties and freeing Nelson Mandela but how he may have squandered his political legacy by leaving the political stage prematurely.

programme information

Duration

2 x 60'

Production Company

Factuals: Biography and History Unit

YOP

2011

Definitions

SD

Episode Information

Touted as a conservative when he took over from P.W. Botha, former president F.W. de Klerk shocked his supporters and stunned the world by unbanning political parties and freeing Nelson Mandela. This biographical documentary tells the story of how de Klerk made such a surprise decision but how he may have squandered his political legacy by leaving the political stage prematurely.

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