For the African National Congress, the event was an excuse to break off constitutional talks that were not going well anyway.

Some economists doubt that a post-apartheid government about to be structured in constitutional talks can make much difference to people so marginalized.

A multiparty conference is to be held this summer as a prelude to constitutional talks that would determine the shape of a new government.

The creation of a transitional government is being debated in constitutional talks in Johannesburg.

Known for shrewd political instincts, he was a leading negotiator in constitutional talks and is expected to play a larger role than his portfolio suggests.

Once the constitutional talks resume, they are expected to move rather quickly.

This nation of fewer than 800,000 people, most of whom are illiterate, is abuzz with constitutional talk.

A resumption of multi-party constitutional talks is now well within reach.

We will only be able to create the conditions for successful constitutional talks if the work of our governments is supported by your work.

Last May the underlying conflicts were laid bare when constitutional talks broke down.