Television Program Summary: JOH 90-207

This document is a summary of a television news broadcast from Johannesburg, South Africa, dated July 20, 1990. The broadcast covered sixteen distinct news items. Key political developments included a meeting between State President F.V. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings, and a report on the State President's reaction to a statement by the ANC's Chris Hani regarding the potential seizure of power. Other domestic reports covered an address by the Minister of Education and Development Aid, Dr. Stoffel van der Merwe, to the Gazankulu legislative assembly, the cessation of bridging finance for black local authorities, a speech by the Administrator of Natal regarding socio-economic development, and a meeting between the United Democratic Front and the Transvaal provincial administration concerning squatter issues. International and economic news included preparations for returning South African refugees in Geneva, the status of UNITA forces in Angola, a report on the meat board, the resolution of a strike at two retail chain stores, and a decrease in taxes paid by gold mining companies. The broadcast also noted international events, including an explosion at the London Stock Exchange, a chemical explosion in Ohio, and an earthquake in the Philippines.