1994年南非首次多種族大選｜Nelson Mandela當選總統 | South Africa’s First Multiracial Election (1994) – Nelson Mandela Becomes President | 歷史一刻，80秒速覽 April 27
一場選舉，結束種族隔離，也開啟國家新時代。
An election marked the end of apartheid and the beginning of a new democratic era.
中文
1994年4月27日，South Africa舉行歷史上首次不分種族的全國大選，標誌著長達數十年的種族隔離制度正式結束。這場選舉吸引了數百萬首次獲得投票權的黑人公民參與，投票站外出現長時間排隊的人潮，成為歷史性畫面。Nelson Mandela所領導的非洲民族議會（ANC）在選舉中勝出，並於同年成為南非首位黑人總統。Mandela曾因反對種族隔離而被囚禁27年，其出獄後致力於推動和平轉型與民族和解，避免國家陷入內戰。這次選舉不僅代表政治制度的改變，更象徵社會價值的重大轉變。新政府致力於建立民主制度、保障人權與促進社會公平，為南非帶來新的發展方向。這一歷史時刻被視為全球人權運動的重要里程碑，對國際社會產生深遠影響，也證明透過和平與對話可以實現制度性的重大變革。
English Version
On April 27, 1994, South Africa held its first multiracial national election, marking the official end of decades of apartheid. Millions of citizens who had previously been denied the right to vote participated for the first time, creating powerful scenes of long queues at polling stations across the country. The African National Congress (ANC), led by Nelson Mandela, won the election, and Mandela was later sworn in as the nation’s first Black president. Having spent 27 years in prison for opposing apartheid, Mandela emerged as a symbol of resilience, reconciliation, and leadership. Rather than seeking revenge, he promoted unity and peaceful transition, helping to prevent widespread conflict during a critical moment in the country’s history. The election represented more than a political shift; it signified a profound transformation in social values and national identity. The new government focused on building democratic institutions, protecting human rights, and addressing inequality. This historic event became a global symbol of justice and peaceful change, demonstrating that even deeply divided societies can move toward reconciliation and progress.
