<Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> South Africa since 1994 transitioned from the system of apartheid to one of majority rule . The election of 1994 resulted in a change in government with the African National Congress (ANC) coming to power . The ANC retained power after subsequent elections in 1999, 2004, 2009 and 2014 . Children born during this period are known as the born - free generation, and those aged eighteen or older, were able to vote for the first time in 2014 . </P> <P> Following the election of 27 April 1994, Nelson Mandela was sworn in as President of South Africa . The Government of National Unity was established; its cabinet made up of twelve African National Congress representatives, six from the National Party, and three from the Inkatha Freedom Party . Thabo Mbeki and F.W. de Klerk were made deputy presidents . Economically, the government embarked on the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) to address the socio - economic consequences of apartheid, including alleviating poverty and addressing the massive shortfalls in social services across the country - something that the government acknowledged would rely upon a stronger macroeconomic environment . </P> <P> In 1995, the interim constitution agreed to during the negotiations to end apartheid was replaced by a new constitution . The government also established the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) to expose the crimes of the apartheid era . The commission heard many stories of horrific brutality and injustice from all sides of the struggle, and offered some catharsis to people and communities shattered by their past experiences . </P>

Briefly outline the positive effects of the 1994 development strategy in south africa