Archives of the CODESA (Convention for a Democratic of South Africa), 1991-1992

National Archives and Records Service of South Africa

The “Convention for a Democratic South Africa” or CODESA, in short formed part of a political negotiating process. CODESA, as a whole can be viewed in the following broad categories. Two major Plenary Sessions were held. The first was held on 20-21 December 1991 and the second on 15-16 May 1992. During the First Plenary Session, 5 initial Work Groups were established, each with their own Terms of Reference. At a later stage 2 new sub-committees were also established. These Work Groups met and negotiated frequently in the period prior to the Second Plenary Session, where they eventually delivered their reports on their agreements and recommendations

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