Special voting begins in South Africa’s first all-race election
On April 26, 1994, special voting began in South Africa’s first all-race election.
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The Event
On April 26, 1994, special voting began in South Africa’s first all-race election.
The Political Context
General voting followed on April 27. The election replaced apartheid-era exclusion with universal adult suffrage and produced an ANC majority.
Who could take part
Rules about voting, candidacy and representation shaped what the result could change. The ballot and the transfer of authority should be read separately.
Reading the Historical Record
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About the Historical Recreation
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