South Africa presidential election 2019
South Africa elections · 2019-05-22 · held
Cyril Ramaphosa was elected President of South Africa by the National Assembly without opposition.
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 2019
- South Africa National Assembly election 2019
Results: final · complete coverage · Valid National Assembly presidential ballots; no national popular vote
| Party / candidate | Elector ballots | Elector ballot share | Seats | Electoral votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Ramaphosa African National Congress — Elected | — | — | — | — |
The President is elected by members of the National Assembly. This record covers the parliamentary selection, not the general election or the inauguration. A sole nominee was declared elected without a counted contest; votes, vote share and turnout are therefore blank.