1977 South West African Turnhalle Plan referendum

A referendum on the Turnhalle plan was held in South West Africa on 18 May 1977.Südwestafrika (Namibia), 18. Mai 1977: Turnhalle-Plan für die Unabhängigkeit [South West Africa, 18 May 1977: Turnhalle plan for independence] Direct Democracy In the Whites-only referendum, the draft constitution was approved by 94.69% of voters. However, following pressure from the United Nations Security Council, the constitution was never enacted.The Long Road to Independence Vantaa

Results ChoiceVotes%For30,32994.69Against 5.31Invalid/blank votes –Total 100Eligible voters/turnout51,97564.90Source: Direct Democracy

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