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South Africa’s First Election. The Brink of Civil War Election set for April 1994 Deadline for parties to register was 12 February Many parties failed.

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1 South Africa’s First Election

2 The Brink of Civil War Election set for April 1994 Deadline for parties to register was 12 February Many parties failed to register Threat to a real democratic election Pause – Why would this be a threat? Inkatha and Volksfront demands Violence continued

3 Concessions Mandela met with Buthelezi (leader of Inkatha) and Viljoen (leader of Volksfront) Mandela made new concessions Extended deadline Viljoen registered his party under the name Freedom Front Buthelezi still refused Agreed to participate one week before

4 The Election http://abcnews.go.com/Archives/video/april-27-1994- interracial-elections-africa-12780290 http://abcnews.go.com/Archives/video/april-27-1994- interracial-elections-africa-12780290 Reflect on: What were people’s reactions to being able to vote? What was the violence about? What is something from the video that surprised you? Why?

5 The Election Elections took place from 26 – 29 October The results were: Get out your Interim Constitution Handout Turn and talk with your Partner – based on the above numbers – which party gets the President position? Which gets a vice- president? Mandela sworn in as President on 10 May 1994 Mbeki (ANC) and de Klerk (National Party) were his vice- presidents Percentage of VoteSeats in National Assembly ANC63252 National Party2082 Inkatha10.543

6 What next? They created a democratic government, now they needed to create a democratic society that addressed the problems left over from Apartheid In your notes – brainstorm what some of the issues might be Reconciliation Wealth gap Inadequate health care and education systems High unemployment, widespread crime and corruption A growing AIDS epidemic

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