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2 weeks before FW de Klerk unbanned the ANC Govan and Epainette Mbeki, Walter and Albertina Sisulu flew to Lusaka to meet those in exile. Govan released two years earlier, Epainette found out via radio news, the collapse of their marriage; reunion coincided with 3 day NEC meeting, De Klerk announced unbanning and release of Mandela when Mbeki's away in Stockholm visiting Tambo, Mbeki to Switzerland, met again with NIS men, the Nightline broadcast with Mbeki, Pik Botha and Buthelezi; Mells Park meeting; back to Switzerland to meet NIS, spy chief Niel Barnard present, biggest problem: Joe Slovo; De Klerk never fully grasped the inevitable consequences of his actions; Mandela's return, elected deputy president of ANC, Mbeki to continue talks, his unmandated status over; Zuma and others smuggled back into South Africa to prepare for exiles return, biggest stumbling block: violence, especially in Kwazulu-Natal, Mandela to address rally in Natal; the Sebokeng massacre, 26 March 1990, Goldstone Commission formed to investigate; Mandela / Mbeki relationship, Govan and Mandela could not replace OR Tambo.
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