African Christian Democratic Party v Electoral Commission (003/11 IEC)
African Christian Democratic Party v Electoral Commission (003/11 IEC) [2011] ZAEC 2 (20 April 2011)
The court found that the applicant had complied with the substantive requirements of sections 14 and 17 of the Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act by submitting the necessary documents and deposit before the deadline. The error in the municipality designation number was a genuine clerical mistake, and the applicant's intention to contest in Umhlabuyalingana was clear. The Commission's refusal to reallocate the deposit was unjustified, especially in light of constitutional principles favouring enfranchisement and previous judicial interpretations supporting a purposive approach to the Ac…
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- Electoral Deposit
- Enfranchisement
- Interpretation Of Electoral Act
- Right To Participate In Elections