On April 26, 1994, South Africa held its first all-race democratic elections, marking the official end of apartheid and a monumental shift toward equality. For the first time, Black South Africans were allowed to vote in national and provincial elections. Over three days, an estimated 20 million people cast ballots, many waiting in lines for hours to participate in a moment their ancestors had long dreamed of. The African National Congress (ANC), led by Nelson Mandela, won by a landslide. Mandela’s election as President would soon follow, symbolizing a peaceful transition from oppression to democracy and inspiring freedom movements around the world.
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