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]

Results

CandidateVotes%
Paul Kruger3,43174.55
Piet Joubert1,17125.45
Total4,602100.00
Source: Encyclopædia Britannica[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c Paul Kruger is elected President South African History Online
  2. ^ Encyclopædia Britannica 1911, p522