1980 Ciskei independence referendum

An independence referendum was held in the South African Bantustan of Ciskei on 4 December 1980.Elections in South Africa's Apartheid-Era Homelands "Bantustans" African Elections Database Over 99% of voters voted in favour, and Ciskei was declared independent in 1981 after the Status of Ciskei Act, 1981 was passed by the South African government.Elihu Lauterpacht (1990) International Law Reports Cambridge University Press, p422 The results of the referendum were announced on 17 December. "Survey of Race Relations in South Africa 1980", South African Institute of Race Relations, 1981, p 407

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

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