Parliamentary elections were held in Transkei on 24 September 1981.[1] The Transkei National Independence Party won 74 of the 75 elected seats.[1]
| Party | Seats | +/– | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transkei National Independence Party | 74 | +5 | |
| Democratic Progressive Party | 1 | New | |
| Appointed members | 75 | 0 | |
| Total | 150 | 0 | |
| Source: African Elections Database | |||
By-elections were held to fill the two vacant seats, both won by the Transkei National Independence Party.[1]