Negotiation to end apartheid in south africa

The two divides had a mutual antagonism and distrust between them. Each side desired to increase their power over the other. To achieve that, they both relied on intimidations and causing severe damage to those on the opposite side. Therefore, damage of property and boycotts were the order of the day. Violence was common in South Africa, and those who were lucky not to be massacred were captured. de Klerk in 1989, a unique opportunity for change was open since he related well with Mandela, the leader of ANC. It was important that the two antagonistic groups enter into a negotiation to promote peace in the country, which would in turn foster development in South Africa. The ANC, led by Nelson Mandela, was one of the sides in the negotiation to end apartheid.

According to the ANC, the whites had come to their land and had kept them under oppression for years. Thus, most leaders and members of ANC felt justified for all the actions they took against the white people, even the innocent ones. It would also contribute to the ANC getting their rights, free political activity, democratic support and an equal footing as human beings and full citizens of South Africa. The negotiation strategy used by this divide shifted from one strategy to the other depending on the strategy that the government was applying in the negotiation. However, for a better part of the negotiation, Mandela advocated for accommodation and compromising. The other side in the negotiations to end apartheid was the ruling government of South Africa, led by de Clerk.

According to this divide, the blacks were imposing boycotts and violent acts which hurt innocent people. Nelson Mandela kept members of the ANC and the majority of the people in the country at check. Whenever the other divide did something to provoke his side, he would calm them down and get back to the negotiations. De Klerk also exhibited same characteristics as Mandela. He kept the minority in check and played a crucial role in transferring the power from his divide to that of Mandela. Each divide was willing to give up something for the interest of the negotiations. Others resorted to actions that were disadvantageous to the process. For instance, some members of the ANC still had several strikes and actions of violence even as the negotiations went on.

The government was also responsible for violence in the country at the time. For instance, there were groups which conducted raids and killed innocent people like the Inkatha groups. Assassinations of political leaders of one of the divides when negotiations between the two divides were ongoing. To achieve peace in South Africa and eventually witness development, it was of importance that the two antagonistic sides, namely government and the ANC, get into a process of negotiation. The time of apartheid had lasted for several years. During this time, most of the leaders of ANC had been captured and jailed. There were running battles between the two groups. Several property had been damaged and many lives lost. Burr Ridge, IL. Menkel-Meadow, Carrie.