New Republic: Heads of State: 1884-1888 Fungerend President van de Nieuwe Republiek 6 Aug 1884 - 5 Jun 1885 Lucas Johannes Meijer [1] Staatspresident van de Nieuwe Republiek 5 Jun 1885 - 21 Jul 1888 Lucas Johannes Meijer (x) [1] Pending the taking office by Petrus Jacobus Joubert [also in South African Republic (Transvaal)] who evetually declines the election. Last updated on: 05 Sep 2011 13:26:32