Presidency of Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela
Presidency of Nelson Mandela
10 May 1994 – 14 June 1999
Nelson Mandela
CabinetCabinet of Nelson Mandela
PartyAfrican National Congress
Election1994
SeatMahlamba Ndlopfu, Pretoria
Genadendal Residence, Cape Town
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The presidency of Nelson Mandela began on 10 May 1994, when Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid activist, leader of uMkhonto we Sizwe, lawyer, and former political prisoner, was inaugurated as President of South Africa, and ended on 14 June 1999. He was the first non-White head of state in the history of South Africa, taking office at the age of 75. His age was taken into consideration as part of his decision to not seek re-election in 1999.[1]

  1. ^ James Morrison (5 December 2013). "Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, dies at age 95". The Washington Times. Retrieved 14 September 2015.