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Who was South Africa’s first president?
List of state presidents of South Africa
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Took office | ||
| 1 | Charles Robberts Swart (1894–1982) | 31 May 1961 |
| — | Theophilus Ebenhaezer Dönges (1898–1968) | Elected but did not take office because of illness |
| — | Jozua François Naudé (1889–1969) Acting | 1 June 1967 |
How many presidents did South Africa have?
President of South Africa (1994–present)
| No. | President (Birth–Death) | Term of office |
|---|---|---|
| Time in office | ||
| 19 | Kgalema Motlanthe (1949–) | 226 days |
| 20 | Jacob Zuma (1942–) | 8 years, 281 days |
| 21 | Cyril Ramaphosa (1952–) | 1 day |
Was the first black president of South Africa?
The African National Congress won a 63% share of the vote at the election, and Mandela, as leader of the ANC, was inaugurated on 10 May 1994 as the country’s first Black President, with the National Party’s F.W. de Klerk as his first deputy and Thabo Mbeki as the second in the Government of National Unity.
How old is South Africa?
South Africa
| Republic of South Africa show 10 other official names | |
|---|---|
| • Union | 31 May 1910 |
| • Self-governance | 11 December 1931 |
| • Republic | 31 May 1961 |
| • Apartheid legislation repealed | 17 June 1991 |
Who is the richest man in South Africa?
South Africa’s Johann Rupert is the founding chairman of Compagnie Financière Richemont, which owns the Cartier and MontBlanc brands. Between April 2020 and August 2021, his fortune grew from $4.6bn to $7.1bn.
Who ruled South Africa before Nelson Mandela?
F. W. de Klerk
| F. W. de Klerk OMG DMS | |
|---|---|
| Preceded by | P. W. Botha |
| Succeeded by | Nelson Mandela as President |
| 1st Deputy President of South Africa | |
| In office 10 May 1994 – 30 June 1996 Serving with Thabo Mbeki | |
Who was first deputy president of South Africa?
Deputy Presidents of South Africa (1994–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F. W. de Klerk (born 1936) | National Party |
| 2 | Thabo Mbeki (born 1942) | African National Congress |
| 3 | Jacob Zuma (born 1942) | African National Congress |