South Africa in 1994

South African News Headlines in 1994 (the time in which Murder @ Play is set):

• 10 May Nelson Mandela is sworn in as the first President of South Africa and FW de Klerk and Thabo Mbeki become joint deputy presidents
• The United Nations lifts its arms embargo on South Africa
• Princess Anne, Princess Royal, visits South Africa
• The African National Congress hold their 49th National Conference in Bloemfontein