Referendum Party (South Africa)

The Referendum Party is a political party in South Africa. It advocates for the Western Cape province to hold a referendum on independence from South Africa. The party argues that the Western Cape would be better governed as an independent nation or autonomous region, citing concerns about national government policies and their impact on the province. Their platform focuses on issues such as crime, economic development, and cultural preservation within the Western Cape. The party was founded and is led by Phil Craig. It contested the 2024 South African general election, primarily in the Western Cape, with the aim of gaining representation to push for its referendum agenda. Its support base largely consists of voters who feel the Western Cape is underserved or disadvantaged by the national government and who believe that greater autonomy or independence is a viable solution.