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Black and white leaders in South Africa approve a new democratic constitution

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On 18 November 1993, South Africa's leaders approved a democratic constitution, ending apartheid and enabling multiracial governance

Desk Report

Publisted at 8:05 AM, Mon Nov 18th, 2024

On 18 November 1993, South Africa's Black and White leaders made history by unanimously approving a new democratic constitution, paving the way for the end of apartheid and the country's first multiracial elections in 1994.

This landmark decision established a framework for a government rooted in equality, human rights, and the dismantling of decades-long institutionalised racial segregation and discrimination.

The consensus reached was a testament to the determination and collaborative spirit of leaders, such as Nelson Mandela and FW de Klerk, who sought to transform South Africa into a free and fair society for all citizens, irrespective of race.

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