Day of Reconciliation in South Africa ― Date, History, and Details

Day of Reconciliation in South Africa

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History of Day of Reconciliation in South Africa and How to Celebrate/ Observe It

The Day of Reconciliation is a public holiday in South Africa celebrated on December 16. It commemorates the anniversary of the signing of the Pretoria Convention, which ended the Second Boer War in 1902. The day was originally celebrated as Victory in the Pacific Day, but was renamed in 1994 after the end of apartheid. It is intended as a day for all South Africans to come together and celebrate their diversity.