Parliamentary elections were held in Venda on 15 and 16 August 1973.[1] The Venda Independence People's Party won 13 of the 18 elected seats in the Legislative Assembly.[1]
The Legislative Assembly consisted of 60 seats, of which only 18 were elected.[1] The remaining 42 seats were reserved for 25 Chiefs, 2 Headmen and a further 15 members appointed by Chiefs.[1]
Party | Seats | |
---|---|---|
Venda Independence People's Party | 13 | |
Venda National Party | 5 | |
Chiefs | 25 | |
Headmen | 2 | |
Appointees | 15 | |
Total | 60 | |
Source: African Elections Database |