The event known for marking the end of apartheid in South Africa is the first multiracial elections held in April 1994. This historic election culminated years of struggle against the oppressive system of racial segregation enforced by the apartheid regime. Leading up to the elections, Nelson Mandela was released from prison in 1990, and negotiations were initiated to dismantle apartheid. The 1994 election resulted in Mandela becoming South Africa's first Black president, symbolizing the country's transition towards a more democratic and inclusive society. This momentous occasion is celebrated as a significant victory for human rights and social justice.