ANC: De Klerk played key role in SA’s transition to democracy
The African National Congress (ANC) says former president FW de Klerk has played an important role in the country’s transition to democracy.
De Klerk passed away at the age of 85 at his home in Cape Town on Thursday.
He was the last of the apartheid-era presidents.
Earlier this year, he was diagnosed with Mesothelioma - cancer that affects the lining of the lungs.
ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe says De Klerk negotiated the post-apartheid settlement.
“Mr De Klerk played a key role in our transition to democracy in the 1990s, which included unbanning all political parities and the unconditional release of all political prisoners, including President Nelson Mandela who had been incarcerated for 27 years.
“We join the people of South Africa and across the globe in extending our condolences to his family, his foundation, friends and community as they navigate through this difficult period.”
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