1994 South African general election

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nelson_Mandela
gptkb:ANC
gptkb:Anti-Apartheid_Movement
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:1994
gptkbp:championships_won gptkb:television_series
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gptkbp:conducted gptkb:Electoral_Commission_of_South_Africa
gptkbp:demographics increased female voter turnout
predominantly black voters
significant youth participation
gptkbp:election_year gptkb:election
gptkb:ANC_majority_government
high security presence
formation of a coalition government
establishment of a new constitution
established in 1996
long queues at polling stations
celebrations across the country
end of National Party rule
formation of the Government of National Unity
increased international recognition of South Africa
gptkbp:held_in April 27, 1994
gptkbp:historical_context end of apartheid
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1994 South African general election
gptkbp:involved_countries monitored by various international organizations
gptkbp:issues gptkb:political_movement
democratic governance
racial equality
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for other nations
significant milestone in human rights
symbol of democratic transition
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_Africa
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Nelson_Mandela
gptkb:Tony_Leon
gptkb:F._W._de_Klerk
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:winner 82