Venda legislative election, 1973
Parliamentary elections were held in Venda on 15 and 16 August 1973.[1] The Venda Independence People's Party won 13 of the 18 elected seats in the Legislative Assembly.[1]
Electoral system
The Legislative Assembly consisted of 60 seats, of which only 18 were elected.[1] The remaining 42 seats were reserved for 25 Chiefs, 2 Headmen and a further 15 members appointed by Chiefs.[1]
Results
| Party |
Votes |
% |
Seats |
|---|
| Venda Independence People's Party | | | 13 |
| Venda National Party | | | 5 |
| Chiefs | – | – | 25 |
| Headmen | – | – | 2 |
| Appointees | – | – | 15 |
| Invalid/blank votes | | – | – |
| Total | | | 60 |
| Registered voters/turnout | | | – |
| Source: African Elections Database |
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