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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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in force

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281 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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