The chairperson of the electoral court refused leave to appeal in respect ofward 5 but granted leave in respect of ward 12. Before the court is therefore an appeal in respect of the rejection of the objection to the election result in ward 12 and review proceedings in regard to the rejection of the objections in both wards. The procedure for dealingwithreviews and appeals before the electoral court is set out in section 20 of the Electoral Commission Act 51 of 1996, Section 20(2)(c) of that Act provides that an appeal may be summarily determined on written submissions. Reviews in terms of section 20(l)(b) should similarly be dealt with as expeditiously as possible. In terms of section 20 and the rules of the electoral court notice was given to the appellant, the respondent and other interested parties that the court was of the view that the review and appeal could be dealt with summarily after the submission of full written argument without a formal court hearing. No objections to the suggested procedure were received.