One of the great political reformers of the last century, the former South African President FW de Klerk, has died. Mr de Klerk was head of the white minority government, between September 1989 ...

De Klerk grew up in a family ... September 15, 1989 – Sworn in as president of South Africa. February 2, 1990 – In his first speech before the South African Parliament, announces that he ...