Who is really funding South Africa’s political parties?

The IEC’s latest political donation report reveals that nearly R100 million was declared in just three months as parties prepare for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

But behind the campaign rallies, billboards, political advertising, and election promises lies a bigger question: who is paying for it all?

Can South Africa’s political funding laws deliver true transparency and accountability, or are there still too many unanswered questions?

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