FW de Klerk
FW de Klerk, born on September 18, 1936, was a South African politician who served as the last apartheid-era State President from 1989 to 1994. He is best known for his pivotal role in dismantling apartheid and initiating negotiations to end racial segregation in South Africa, which ultimately led to the election of Nelson Mandela. De Klerk's leadership was marked by significant reforms and a commitment to a peaceful transition towards a democratic society, although he faced criticism for his past support of the apartheid regime. He passed away on November 11, 2021.
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FW de Klerk was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 along with Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela's personal items can be sold after daughter wins South Africa court battle
United Kingdom· 2026-01-23
FW De Klerk is mentioned as the white president of South Africa who had the courage to face down the right and take the gamble to free Mandela.
To some, Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian Mandela. To others he is a militant mastermind in waiting
New Zealand· 2025-10-20
FW de Klerk is mentioned as a leader from South Africa who jointly received the Nobel Prize with Nelson Mandela in 1993.
ট্রাম্প নোবেল শান্তি পুরস্কার কেন পাবেন না, কী বলছেন বিশেষজ্ঞরা
Bangladesh· 2025-09-26
FW de Klerk is listed as one of the notable speakers at The 1926 Club.
Let’s club together to foster dialogue and promote tolerance in the age of social media – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-09-22
Foundations promoting the legacies of Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko, FW de Klerk, Robert Sobukwe and Desmond and Leah Tutu also did not attend last week’s convention.
National Dialogue gains inclusion as activists step in after foundations exit – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-18
FW de Klerk announced the unbanning of the ANC and other liberation organisations in February 1990.
Let’s draw lessons from people’s power on 40th anniversary of State of Emergency – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-05
FW de Klerk, the minister of minerals and energy at the time, commented on the sophisticated nature of the attacks.
‘It was like an earthquake’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-03
FW de Klerk was a leader who chose dialogue over destruction during South Africa's transition to democracy.
Diplomacy is not dead, the world has just forgotten how to use it – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-27
Mr FW de Klerk is recognized for his contributions to the Weekly Mail's cause.
Bitching and moaning. For a cause – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-14
FW de Klerk initiated reforms that led to the repeal of apartheid laws.
John Mahama writes: Trump’s unfounded attack on Cyril Ramaphosa was an insult to all Africans
Ghana· 2025-05-28
As President FW de Klerk once alluded, South Africa’s future will be founded on reconciliation and sharing.
Sorts facts and misinformation – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-26
FW de Klerk was the last president of apartheid South Africa.
In South Africa I see stark evidence of extraordinary income inequalities – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-05-10The foundation of the country's last white president, FW de Klerk, suggested in 2021 that prosecutors halted the trials due to an 'informal agreement' between the post-apartheid leadership of the African National Congress and the former government.
South Africa sets up inquiry into slow apartheid justice
Kenya· 2025-05-01
FW de Klerk was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end apartheid.
South Africa to re-open inquest into Nobel laureate's deathUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14
FW de Klerk unbanned the ANC and other liberation movements, paving the way for Nelson Mandela's presidency.
South Africa's anti-apartheid activists haunted by their persecution as compensation anger brewsUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19
FW de Klerk announced the unbanning of all political parties, setting the ball rolling for the historic 1994 democratic elections.
How the ANC’s slogan of ‘a better life for all’ plays out today – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-18
FW de Klerk was present at the press conference with ANC president Nelson Mandela in 1990.
A national dialogue must be people-centred for SA to thrive – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-24
FW de Klerk is mentioned as the rightwing Nationalist cabinet member who came to power after the fall of the apartheid regime.
Sam Nujoma obituary | NamibiaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
