The UN established the United Nations Transition Assistance Group and through its resolutions 629, 632, 640 and 643 in 1989, implemented the United Nations plan for Namibia in resolution 435 (1978) to help secure free and fair elections, and eventually, the country's independence.

The work of foreign observers helped to ensure that the elections were certified as free and fair by the UN Special Representative.

Following the election SWAPO supporters celebrated across Windhoek, especially in the segregated and predominantly black township of Katutura.

[2] Dirk Mudge, chairman of the DTA, pledged to work with the SWAPO government in moving towards independence and national development.

Support for the DTA and UDF was strong in the former bantustans, including Hereroland and Damaraland.