The government that came into power after the April 1994 elections was going to need a budget. It was drafted by our finance minister, Derek Keys, and he convinced them of the necessity to stay within the free-market principles that had been in force in South Africa for decades. F. W. de Klerk africaaprilbudget share on social
I have made the most profound apology in front of the Truth Commission and on other occasions about the injustices which were wrought by apartheid. F. W. de Klerk apartheidapologycommission Change image and share on social
I believe that first impressions are very important. F. W. de Klerk importantimpression Change image and share on social
It was fortunate in looking back for South Africa and its entire people that Mandela and I found it possible to work together even though big strains developed between us from time to time. F. W. de Klerk africabackbig Change image and share on social
In our quest for peace, we should constantly ask ourselves what we should do to create conditions in which peace can prosper. F. W. de Klerk conditionconstantlycreate Change image and share on social
What I haven't apologised for is the original concept of seeking to bring justice to all South Africans through the concept of nation states. F. W. de Klerk africanapologisebring Change image and share on social
President Mandela was not a hands-on president at any time. F. W. de Klerk handmandelapresident Change image and share on social
You cannot say we are a healthy, dynamic democracy when one party wins almost two-thirds of the vote. F. W. de Klerk democracydynamichealthy Change image and share on social
I played an integral part in helpings formulating that new vision... that we must abandon apartheid and accept one united South Africa with equal rights for all, with all forms of discrimination to be scrapped from the statute book. F. W. de Klerk abandonacceptafrica share on social
The ANC party from time to time comes with legislation which, if accepted and if not nullified by the constitution of court, would have the effect of undermining the constitution and eroding its values. F. W. de Klerk acceptancconstitution share on social
