Kruger's second volksraad sat for the first time in 1891. Any resolution it passed had to be ratified by the first volksraad; its role was in effect largely advisory. Uitlanders could vote in elections for the second volksraad after two years' residency on the condition they were naturalised as burghers—a process requiring the renunciation of any foreign allegiance. The residency qualification for naturalised burghers to join the first volksraad electorate was raised from five to 14 years, with the added criterion that they had to be at least 40 years old.; . During the close-run campaign for the 1893 election, in which Kruger was again challenged by Joubert with the Chief Justice John Gilbert Kotzé as a third candidate, the President indicated that he was prepared to lower the 14-year residency requirement so long as it would not risk the subversion of the state's independence. The electoral result was announced as 7,854 votes for Kruger, 7,009 for Joubert, and 81 for Kotzé. Joubert's supporters alleged procedural irregularities and demanded a recount; the ballots were counted twice more and although the results varied slightly each time, every count gave Kruger a majority. Joubert conceded and Kruger was inaugurated for the third time on 12 May 1893.
Kruger's second volksraad sat for the first time in 1891 Any resolution it passed had to be ratified by the first volksraad; its role was in effect largely advisory Uitlanders could vote in elections for the second volksraad after two years' residency on the condition they were naturalised as burghers—a process requiring the renunciation of any foreign allegiance The residency qualification for naturalised burghers to join the first volksraad electorate was raised from five to 14 years with the added criterion that they had to be at least 40 years old;  During the close-run campaign for the 1893 election in which Kruger was again challenged by Joubert with the Chief Justice John Gilbert Kotzé as a third candidate the President indicated that he was prepared to lower the 14-year residency requirement so long as it would not risk the subversion of the state's independence The electoral result was announced as 7854 votes for Kruger 7009 for Joubert and 81 for Kotzé Joubert's supporters alleged procedural irregularities and demanded a recount; the ballots were counted twice more and although the results varied slightly each time every count gave Kruger a majority Joubert conceded and Kruger was inaugurated for the third time on 12 May 1893