South African elections are held for the National Assembly, province legislatures, and local councils. National and provincial elections are held concurrently every five years, with municipal elections occurring two years later.
When were the most recent South African national elections held?
On May 8, 2019, South Africa had general elections to elect a new President, National Assembly, and provincial legislatures in each province. These were the sixth elections held following the end of apartheid in 1994, and they chose who would be South Africa’s next President.
How is South Africa’s president chosen?
The President is chosen by the National Assembly, Parliament’s lower chamber, from among its members. The election must be overseen by the Chief Justice. A person is no longer a member of the National Assembly once elected. Within five days following the election, they must be sworn in as president.
When were South Africa’s first free and democratic elections held?
South Africa’s general election was held in 1994.
Who was South Africa’s first democratically elected president?
He was the first non-White head of state in South African history, as well as the first to assume office after apartheid was abolished and complete multiracial democracy was established. Mandela was also the country’s oldest head of state, entering office at the age of 75.
