1990s In South Africa
South Africa since 1994 transitioned from the system of apartheid to one of majority rule. The election of 1994 resulted in a change in government with the African National Congress (ANC) coming to power. The ANC returned to power in the subsequent elections in 1999, 2004 and 2009.
Read more about 1990s In South Africa: Mandela Presidency (1994–1999), Mbeki Presidency (1999–2008), Motlanthe Presidency (2008–2009), Zuma Presidency (2009–)
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