Sleep With History - South Africa's first democratic elections and Mandela becomes president (1994)

South Africa's first democratic elections and Mandela becomes president (1994)

02/12/25 • 23 min

In this immersive episode of 'Sleep with History', we embark on an enlightening journey to 1994 South Africa - a land ready to redefine itself and inspire the world. Tracing the exhilarating winds of change, we explore how the first democratic elections paved the way for profound healing, altering the nation's narrative forever. Dive into riveting tales of resilience, the rise of a global icon, Nelson Mandela, and discover a time of uncertainty mingled with colossal optimism. Experience how this groundbreaking shift reshaped global discourse on democracy, justice and human rights. Immerse yourself, and learn to sleep with history. This episode is hosted by Rachel Brown. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm

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