GOKWE SOUTH ELECTION PETITION 2003 (1) ZLR 46 (H)

2003 (1) ZLR p46

Flynote

Election — election morality — high standards imposed by Electoral Act

Election — election petition — corrupt and illegal practices — when render election void — liability of candidate for conduct of his agents — meaning of "agent" — need for candidates to take reasonable precautions to prevent corrupt practices

Words and phrases — agent — Electoral Act [Chapter 2:01] — s 124 — wide meaning of — when candidate's supporters become his agents

In matters of election petitions, our courts are to be guided strictly by the four corners of the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:01] as there is no common law on the matter. The provisions of the Act which deal with illegal and corrupt practices create a very high electoral morality for all Zimbabweans.