South Africa presidential election 2009
South Africa elections · 2009-05-06 · held
Jacob Zuma was elected President of South Africa by the National Assembly.
Indirect election — selection through an electoral body rather than a direct national popular vote. The record notes explain the selection process.
Related elections
- South Africa National Council of Provinces election 2009
- South Africa National Assembly election 2009
Results: final · complete coverage · Valid National Assembly presidential ballots; no national popular vote
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Zuma African National Congress — Elected | 277 | 85.49382716049382% | — | — |
| Mvume Dandala Congress of the People | 47 | 14.506172839506174% | — | — |
The President is elected by members of the National Assembly. This record covers the parliamentary selection, not the general election or the inauguration. Vote shares use valid votes for the two nominated candidates, excluding spoilt ballots. No public turnout figure is applied to the parliamentary ballot.