1962 Swazi parliamentary seats referendum
A referendum on equalising the number of seats in Parliament for black and white voters was held in Swaziland on 25 May 1962.[1] The change was part of a draft constitution put forward on 2 March by the British colonial authorities, and was approved by 97% of voters.[1]
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| Choice | Votes | % |
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| For | 697 | 97.35 |
| Against | 19 | 2.65 |
| Invalid/blank votes | – | |
| Total | 716 | 100 |
| Registered voters/turnout | 52.20 | |
| Source: Direct Democracy | ||
References
- Swasiland, 25. Mai 1962 : Gleichviele Parlamentssitze für Schwarze und Weisse Direct Democracy (in German)
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