South Africa's First Democratic Ballot
Title
South Africa's First Democratic Ballot
Description
While Dr. Fosl and I were reviewing papers at Amy Thornton's home, she showed us a copy of the ballot used in South Africa's first post-apartheid democratic National Assembly election on April 27, 1994.
Boasting 19 parties, the ballot illustrates the shift in power that came with the end of apartheid and universal suffrage: the majority of candidates are Black men, with a few white women and men also running. Some of the parties have religious affiliations--"Africa Muslim Party" and "African Christian Democratic Party"--while others center around peace, labor, "keeping it simple," and even sports.
Led by Nelson Mandela, the African Nationalist Congress won the election by an overwhelming majority.
Boasting 19 parties, the ballot illustrates the shift in power that came with the end of apartheid and universal suffrage: the majority of candidates are Black men, with a few white women and men also running. Some of the parties have religious affiliations--"Africa Muslim Party" and "African Christian Democratic Party"--while others center around peace, labor, "keeping it simple," and even sports.
Led by Nelson Mandela, the African Nationalist Congress won the election by an overwhelming majority.
Creator
Jessie
Source
Amy Thornton personal collection. Accessed May 28, 2013.
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