1994 South African General Elections

The 1994 South African general elections were historic as they marked the end of apartheid, a system of institutionalized racial segregation. Held from April 26 to 29, they were the first democratic elections where citizens of all races could vote. Nelson Mandela, representing the African National Congress (ANC), was elected President, symbolizing a shift toward racial equality and reconciliation. The election process involved creating a new, inclusive constitution and fostering national unity after decades of division and discrimination. It was a pivotal moment that laid the foundation for post-apartheid South Africa’s democratic governance.