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Presidential elections were held in the South African Republic on 16 April 1883. [1] The election was held after the country's triumvirate leadership, consisting of Paul Kruger, Piet Joubert and Marthinus Wessel Pretorius, was abolished. [1] The result was a victory for Kruger, who was sworn in on 9 May. [1]
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Paul Kruger | 3,431 | 74.55 |
| Piet Joubert | 1,171 | 25.45 |
| Total | 4,602 | 100.00 |
| Source: Encyclopædia Britannica [2] | ||
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