History glossary
Government of National Unity
the post-1994 coalition government formed after South Africa's first democratic election.
- Category
- Government
- Region
- South Africa
- Date range
- 1994-1997
What it means
South Africa's Government of National Unity was formed after the 1994 democratic election under the interim constitution. It included the African National Congress, the National Party and the Inkatha Freedom Party as part of the negotiated transition from apartheid rule.
