Parliamentary elections were held in QwaQwa between 19 and 21 April 1980.[1] The Dikwankwetla Party won all 20 of the elected seats.[1]
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]