November 5, 1987 (on September 14 Dingmao), the South African authorities to release the famous black leader Thabo Mbeki. November 5,

1987, the Minister of Justice of South Africa, Coetzee announced the day of the South African authorities released imprisonment up to 23 years - African National Congress leader Govan Mbeki and four other political prisoners. aged 77
Mbeki near Johannesburg in 1964, the police arrested. [L $ dj��.c��m] Mbeki with detained in the prison of Nelson - Nelson Mandela and Walter - Sisulu is South Africa's famous black leaders.
African National Congress said in a statement in Lusaka, Mbeki's release is a major event in a long and arduous struggle of the people of South Africa, is the victory of the democratic forces in South Africa and the international community. In [on www.TodayOnHistory.com]
day of the U.S. State Department said the United States welcomes South Africa unconditional release of a decision of the leaders of the black South Africans and four other black political prisoners.
State Department spokesman Redman called the South African authorities move is "a positive move". He pointed out: "This action is limited to five people, but more people still in jail at Nelson - Nelson Mandela. "
He called on all parties to take advantage of this opportunity to create an atmosphere of dialogue led to the peaceful settlement of political issues in South Africa.