2019 South African presidential election

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2019 South African presidential election
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  2018 22 May 2019 2024  
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Nominee Cyril Ramaphosa
Party ANC
Electoral vote Uncontested election

President before election

Cyril Ramaphosa
ANC

Elected President

Cyril Ramaphosa
ANC

An indirect presidential election was held in South Africa on 22 May 2019 following the general election on 8 May 2019. Cyril Ramaphosa of African National Congress, which held a majority in parliament, was the only candidate nominated and was elected unopposed. [1]

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References

  1. Ntsabo, Mihlali (23 May 2019). "Cyril Ramaphosa Elected as President of SA, Opposition Wishes Him Well". EWN. Archived from the original on 24 April 2022.