Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013
Principles to be observed by traditional leaders
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- Jurisdiction
- Zimbabwe
- Provision
- 281
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- Recorded status
- in force
Provision text
Official source281 Principles to be observed by traditional leaders
(1) Traditional leaders must —
(a) act in accordance with this Constitution and the laws of Zimbabwe;
(b) observe the customs pertaining to traditional leadership and exercise their
functions for the purposes for which the institution of traditional leader-
ship is recognised by this Constitution; and
(c) treat all persons within their areas equally and fairly.
(2) Traditional leaders must not —
(a) be members of any political party or in any Way participate in partisan
politics;
(b) act in a partisan manner;
(c) further the interests of any political party or cause; or
(d) violate the fundamental rights and freedoms of any person.
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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013 · ictministry.gov.zw · Retrieved 18 August 2026.
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