1980 Ciskei independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in the South African Bantustan of Ciskei on 4 December 1980.[1] Over 99% of voters voted in favour,[1] and Ciskei was declared independent in 1981 after the Status of Ciskei Act, 1981 was passed by the South African government.[2] The results of the referendum were pronounced on 17 December.[3]

1980 Ciskei independence referendum
4 December 1980
Should the Ciskei become independent?
Results
Choice
 Votes  %
Yes 295,891 99.45%
No 1,642 0.55%
Valid votes 297,533 99.27%
Invalid or blank votes 2,198 0.73%
Total votes 299,731 100.00%
Registered voters/turnout 503,000 59.59%

Results
Choice Votes %
For295,89199.45
Against1,6420.55
Invalid/blank votes2,198–
Total299,731100
Registered voters/turnout~504,000~60
Source:African Elections Database

References
  1. Elections in South Africa's Apartheid-Era Homelands "Bantustans" African Elections Database
  2. Elihu Lauterpacht (1990) International Law Reports Cambridge University Press, p422
  3. South African Institute of Race Relations: Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1980. Johannesburg 1981, p 407
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