February  is an important month in the history of our “New South Africa” or commonly called our “new democracy.”  

February 2, 20 years ago to the day, then State President FW De Klerk made the bold announcement that his government, led by the National Party was to unban the African National Congress and release it’s iconic leader Nelson Rholihlahla Mandelafrom Victor Verster prison. 

News24 today reported:

Addressing the opening of parliament in Cape Town on February 2 1990, De Klerk, who had been president only a few months, caused shock by announcing the reversal of a ban on the African National Congress and dozens of other political parties, trade unions and human rights groups.

De Klerk also announced Mandela’s unconditional release after 27 years behind bars for resisting racist rule, as part of a series of steps aimed at enfranchising the black majority and drafting a new democratic constitution.

America has their “Black History Month.”  February being such a watershed in our country’s history, Howzit-HongKong.com wants to ask you:

Where were you when De Klerk made that announcement?

Below: Former SA Presidents Mandela & De Klerk accepting their Nobel Peace Prize.