1980 QwaQwa legislative election

Parliamentary elections were held in QwaQwa between 19 and 21 April 1980. The Dikwankwetla Party won all 20 of the elected seats.

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.