and Indian parties that intended to participate in the Tricameral Parliament but also insisted on extending representation to the black majority. The United Democratic Front (UDF) was launched as a non-racial coalition to oppose the referendum and the subsequent elections for the coloured and Indian chambers in parliament. Results By region For counting purposes the provinces of South Africa were divided into various referendum areas. The following table shows the results in each area. References Referendums in South Africa 1983 in South Africa 1983 referendums Constitutional referendums November 1983 events in Africa Apartheid in South Africa Apartheid government Suffrage