The assassination that nearly derailed South Africa's transition to democracy

History · Published 24 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: On April 24, 1993, the killing of Chris Hani sent shockwaves through South Africa. This video explores the motives behind the assassination and how it impacted the fight against apartheid.

The video examines the assassination of Martin Thembsile 'Chris' Hani, an influential figure in the ANC/SACP alliance, who was shot in his Johannesburg driveway by an assassin linked to the extreme white right-wing group, the AWB. The attack was a calculated attempt to destabilize the negotiations intended to establish democracy and to reverse the progress toward ending apartheid.

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