1994 South African general election

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:ancseats_won 252
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:1994
gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Electoral_Commission_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:demographics increased female voter turnout
predominantly black voters
significant youth participation
gptkbp:dpseats_won gptkb:7
gptkbp:election gptkb:election
establishment of a new constitution
established in 1996
formation of the Government of National Unity
increased international recognition of South Africa
gptkbp:election_result gptkb:ANC_majority_government
formation of a coalition government
end of National Party rule
gptkbp:election_year high security presence
long queues at polling stations
celebrations across the country
gptkbp:held_on April 27, 1994
gptkbp:historical_context end of apartheid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1994 South African general election
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for other nations
significant milestone in human rights
symbol of democratic transition
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:major_issues gptkb:political_reforms
democratic governance
racial equality
gptkbp:notable_nominees gptkb:Nelson_Mandela
gptkb:Tony_Leon
gptkb:F._W._de_Klerk
gptkbp:npseats_won 82
gptkbp:participating_nations monitored by various international organizations
gptkbp:political_party gptkb:National_Party
gptkb:African_National_Congress
gptkb:Democratic_Party
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1992_South_African_referendum
gptkbp:resulted_in Nelson Mandela becoming President
gptkbp:seating_capacity 400
gptkbp:significance first multiracial election in South Africa
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:1999_South_African_general_election
gptkbp:voter_turnout 86.9%
gptkbp:voting_method proportional representation
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nelson_Mandela
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3