Word: zwelithini
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...fellows alliance of blacks and conservative whites looked certain when talks with the A.N.C. and the government over ethnic autonomy sputtered to a near halt as the deadline to get on the ballot passed. Some die-hard whites have voted against participation. Additional pressure came from Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who told President F.W. de Klerk that if the interim constitution did not give more powers to regional governments, he would not abide by the results of the coming election and would initiate the secession of the 8 million-strong Zulu nation. Whether he is serious or just bargaining...
...Zulu leaders have long maintained that carrying spears is a cultural right. Last week, in a bid to halt political violence, President F.W. de Klerk secured an arms-control agreement with Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini. Henceforth, the spear will be added to the government's list of dangerous instruments that are banned in areas where unrest occurs...
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