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 announced 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	%
For	295,891	99.45
Against	1,642	0.55
Invalid/blank votes	2,198	–
Total	299,731	100
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. "Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1980", South African Institute of Race Relations, 1981, p 407