Politics in South Africa

Minister Meyer spoke to reporters attending a breakfast news conference on the progress of a new constitution for South Africa and how such a constitution may shape the South African government. In 1992, the leader of South Africa pledged to create a new constitution to allow blacks to have political power in the racially segregated country. Mr. Meyer is the chief negotiator between the white government of South Africa and the black political groups demanding power and human rights for blacks in South Africa. Mr. Meyer responded to questions following his prepared remarks.