The Workers Charter Campaign is launched. Negotiations and the idea of an Anti-Apartheid Conference are common themes. July - The MDM launches the National Defiance Campaign. Hundreds of thousands take to the streets throughout the country carrying ANC and SACP banners. August - The Second Workers Summit is restricted.
Police surround the venue and video tape proceedings.
September - Stayaways, demonstrations, an overtime ban and consumer boycotts are launched against the LRA, to pressurise employers to negotiate. September - Sactwu launches, uniting Gawu and Actwusa and 180,000 workers in the textile industry. September - Millions of South Africans stay home as white South Africa votes to return the National Party to power. FW de Klerk installed as state president. October - Walter Sisulu and other Riviona trialists released from prison.