Joint Media Statement by the SA Government delegation and the ANC delegation after their bilateral meeting

26 January 1993

A bilateral meeting was held between an African National Congress delegation and a South African Government delegation between the 20 and 22 and 25 and 26 of January 1993.

The government delegation was led by Mr. Roelf Meyer, the Minister of Constitutional Development, and the ANC delegation was led by Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, the secretary general of the ANC.

Security matters were discussed during the first two days.

Various models exploring issues such as a Government of National Unity and regional government were considered.

Various matters that were canvassed at Codesa, such as procedures to appoint a new SA Broadcasting Corporation board and independent media commission, independent electoral commission and the reincorporation of the TBVC states were also explored.

The two delegations will be reporting to their principals with a view to resolving matters and facilitating the resumption of multi-party negotiations.

Further discussions between the two parties will be taking place.

Issued by:
Mr. Roelf Meyer, Minister of Constitutional Development and
Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, African National Congress Secretary General