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S 15(1) of the Electoral Commission Act 51 of 1996 (the Electoral Commission Act) – application for the registration of a political party – Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) shall, upon application by a party in the prescribed manner and form, register such party – interpretation of the section – textual and contextual purposive interpretation required – application for registration may be ‘supplemented’ after rejection of initial application for registration – no need to start application afresh after rejection by the CEO – registration of third respondent lawful and compliant with s 15(1) of the Electoral Commission Act – political party registered ‘upon application’.
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1. | Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 | 4595 citations |
2. | Electoral Commission Act, 1996 | 703 citations |