The major event that marked the end of apartheid in South Africa was the first multiracial elections held in 1994, where Nelson Mandela was elected as the first Black president. After decades of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination, the election represented a landmark shift toward democracy and racial equality in South Africa. The peaceful transition of power was facilitated by negotiations led by figures like Mandela and then-President F.W. de Klerk, highlighting the importance of reconciliation. This period marked a new chapter in South African history, aiming to address past injustices and promote unity among its diverse population.