Bombs away: South Africa
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South African Pres Frederick W de Klerk revealed that South Africa did build six nuclear bombs before 1989 but dismantled the weapons before signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1991. De Klerk said South Africa never planned to explode the bombs and denies having tested any.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Out of Africa
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The end of apartheid means that black South African distance runners can enter international competition. Six of the top ten marathon times in history were run by South Africans, with David Tsebe and Willie Mtolo poised to shatter the world record.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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