South Africa held its first democratic elections from April 26 to April 29, 1994, marking an official end to the Apartheid Regime and the four year transition period of intense negotiations and political violence. Led by Nelson Mandela, the African National Congress (ANC), won 62.9% of the vote, and as required by the Interim Constitution consequently formed a Government of National Unity with the National Party (NP), who won 22% of the vote, and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP), who won 10%. These elections and their results were the culmination of a decades long fight for freedom, and Nelson Mandela was subsequently inaugurated as South Africa's first Black President on May 10, 1994. Mandela's cabinet was announced on May 11, 1994, and is proportionally composed of members of the ANC, NP, and IFP. 

Nelson Mandela's cabinet will certainly face many challenges posed by this tenuous time in South Africa's development, but also has an incredible opportunity to rebuild and reconcile a nation. You will have to work towards economic recovery, expand South Africa's role on the international stage, advance human rights and freedoms, and oversee the implementation of a new Constitution.

The Dais is excited to meet all of the delegates at SSUNS 2021!

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