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South Africa Presidential Election Winner

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South Africa Presidential Election Winner

Cyril Ramaphosa 100.0%

John Steenhuisen 100.0%

Jacob Zuma 100.0%

Julius Malema 100.0%

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$188,579 Vol.

Cyril Ramaphosa 100.0%

John Steenhuisen 100.0%

Jacob Zuma 100.0%

Julius Malema 100.0%

Polymarket

$188,579 Vol.

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Cyril Ramaphosa

$97,507 Vol.

Yes

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John Steenhuisen

$26,524 Vol.

No

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Jacob Zuma

$5,818 Vol.

No

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Julius Malema

$4,790 Vol.

No

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Velenkosini Hlabisa

$4,064 Vol.

No

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Pieter Groenewald

$4,824 Vol.

No

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Other

$32,787 Vol.

No

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Another ANC candidate

$12,264 Vol.

No

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No.". Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Cyril Ramaphosa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if John Steenhuisen is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if John Steenhuisen is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jacob Zuma is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Jacob Zuma is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice. This market will resolve to "Yes" if Julius Malema is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Julius Malema is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Velenkosini Hlabisa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Velenkosini Hlabisa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Pieter Groenewald is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Pieter Groenewald is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if any non-ANC candidate other than Cyril Ramaphosa, John Steenhuisen, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, Velenkosini Hlabisa, Pieter Groenewald is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024 this market will resolve to "Yes.". The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if an ANC candidate other than Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or another ANC candidate is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No.".

Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Cyril Ramaphosa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.
Volume
$188,579
End Date
May 29, 2024
Market Opened
Apr 12, 2024, 1:00 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No.". Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Cyril Ramaphosa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No.". Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Cyril Ramaphosa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if John Steenhuisen is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if John Steenhuisen is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Jacob Zuma is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Jacob Zuma is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice. This market will resolve to "Yes" if Julius Malema is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Julius Malema is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Velenkosini Hlabisa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Velenkosini Hlabisa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if Pieter Groenewald is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Pieter Groenewald is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if any non-ANC candidate other than Cyril Ramaphosa, John Steenhuisen, Jacob Zuma, Julius Malema, Velenkosini Hlabisa, Pieter Groenewald is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024 this market will resolve to "Yes.". The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.This market will resolve to "Yes" if an ANC candidate other than Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No." Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or another ANC candidate is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No.".

Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Cyril Ramaphosa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No."

The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.
Volume
$188,579
End Date
May 29, 2024
Market Opened
Apr 12, 2024, 1:00 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Cyril Ramaphosa is elected as the President of South Africa following the election scheduled for May 29, 2024. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No.". Interim or acting presidents will not count toward the resolution of this market. If no president is instated by the end of 2024, or if Cyril Ramaphosa is not elected, this market will resolve to "No." The primary resolution source for this market will be official election results from South Africa, however, a consensus of credible reporting will also suffice.

Outcome proposed: Yes

No dispute

Final outcome: Yes

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Frequently Asked Questions

"South Africa Presidential Election Winner" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 8 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Cyril Ramaphosa" at 100%, followed by "John Steenhuisen" at 0%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 100¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "South Africa Presidential Election Winner" has generated $188.6K in total trading volume since the market launched on Apr 12, 2024. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "South Africa Presidential Election Winner," browse the 8 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "South Africa Presidential Election Winner" is "Cyril Ramaphosa" at 100%, meaning the market assigns a 100% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "John Steenhuisen" at 0%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "South Africa Presidential Election Winner" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.