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SIGNIFICANCE of May 10 in South Africa: When democracy trumped racial discrimination

WION New Delhi, Delhi, India May 10, 2019, 08.31 PM(IST) Written By: Ayushi Agarwal

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File photo. Former South African president Nelson Mandela. Photograph:( Others )

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It was the year 1994 when, on this very day, Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa. It was a glorious moment for the majority of the oppressed people of colour.

May 10 is not an ordinary date for South Africa, it holds immense historical significance and represents the country's victory over apartheid and racial discrimination.

It was the year 1994 when, on this very day, Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa. It was a glorious moment for the majority of the oppressed people of colour.