1975 QwaQwa legislative election

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Parliamentary elections were held in QwaQwa between 19 and 21 March 1975. [1] The Dikwankwetla Party won 19 of the 20 elected seats. [1]

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Electoral system

The Legislative Assembly had a total of 60 seats, 20 of which were elected and 40 of which were reserved for tribal representatives; 26 from the Koena tribe and 14 from the Tlokwa tribe. [1]

Results

PartySeats
Dikwankwetla Party 19
Basotho Unity Party 1
Appointed members40
Total60
Source: African Elections Database

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