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 | ||