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Political party funding battle now in court’s hands
My Vote Counts argues that political parties and independents should be obliged to disclose all private donations, regardless of the amount.
What Thabazimbi’s by-elections reveal about South African politics
Explore the implications of the recent by-elections in Thabazimbi, where political instability has led to significant changes in local governance and voter sentiment.
Understanding the Political Party Funding Act: A step towards combating corruption - Cosatu
Explore the implications of the Political Party Funding Act in South Africa, a crucial step in the fight against corruption and ensuring transparency in political financing.
IFP defends R30 million Oppenheimer donation amid political scrutiny
Velenkosini Hlabisa defends the IFP’s ties with the Oppenheimer family while outlining the party’s achievements and future goals in a recent press conference.
KwaDukuza mayor and speaker in high drama
As the political drama unfolds in KwaDukuza, tensions rise within the ANC and the opposition. Can unity among opposition parties shake the ANC’s control in a municipality caught in limbo?
MK Party MP Dr John Hlophe withdraws from JSC with immediate effect
The party said they will not allow the name of Hlophe to be associated with or used to legitimise a patently misleading, fraudulent, and improperly constituted JSC.
ActionSA guns for EFF and MK Party over party donation declarations
ActionSA approached the IEC in a bid to get the EFF and MK Party to fully declare their donations.
Dennis Bloem accuses Cyril Ramaphosa of being a ‘spineless leader’
Former ANC and Cope leader Dennis Bloem, who is now the spokesperson of the Activists and Citizens Forum social movement, took a dig at President Cyril Ramaphosa, labelling him as a “spineless leader”.
14 political parties declared funding, says the Electoral Commission of South Africa
The IEC's latest report shows record donations of R189 million, stressing the need for legislative action on funding thresholds.
DA receives biggest slice of the political party funding pie
Between April 1 and June 30, political parties have declared close to R200 million for the first quarter of 2024/25, and the Democratic Alliance has once again reported the highest donation.
Political party funding disclosure back in play after court ruling
After a glut of funding ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Western Cape High Court has closed the tap on party political funding.
Carl Niehaus criticizes Manyi’s EFF departure: ‘Not the way to say thank you’
He said that during Manyi's difficult times, EFF leader Julius Malema extended a hand and welcomed him into the party.
Six parties gear up for stiff by-election contest in KZN
Six candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for the contest of the ward that was previously governed by the prominent Team Sugar South Africa (TSSA) party, the EFF’s breakaway led by MKP’s Musa “Shukela” Thwala.
Oppenheimer-funded party, RISE Mzansi falls behind in election national results
Despite the slow increase in the national results, the party expressed its confidence in securing seats in the National Assembly. “The people of South Africa are sending RISE Mzansi to Parliament to represent them and to be their voice. ”
Alex Mashilo: A post-election conversation on corporate capture is overdue
Political party donors are enablers of political action and its publicity through printing, among others. What we see is that their core not only makes donations but directs those donations politically towards a certain political outcome.
Naspers’ donation to the ANC: Wishcasting a grand coalition between the ANC and the DA?
It’s clear what the motivation is behind Naspers’ R2 million donation to the ANC and the DA, writes Roscoe Palm.
Political parties rake in over R172 million in donations: Let’s see who funds them
The Electoral Commission has released the financial declarations for the 2023/24 Fourth Quarter, by the various political parties.
Jabulani Khumalo says he will meet Zuma, but Zuma denies there’s a meeting planned
Jabulani Khumalo said he was still a member and leader of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party.
Few parties disclosed funders to IEC
The IEC said 12 parties disclosed their funders during the year under review.
This is how much parties received from IEC ahead of the 2024 election
The IEC allocates millions to political parties represented in parliament every year.
Parliamentary political parties to share R325m this year
Opposition fighting bill that changes allocation criteria to favour ANC, DA when doling out millions of rands in public funds
Zuma apologises to MK party members for no show in Eastern Cape rally
Former president Jacob Zuma said he was attending a funeral of a member of the MK party.
MKP celebration may be short-lived – court may rule against trademark
Legal analyst Mpumelo Zikalala did not say whether the MK Party had the prospect to successfully defend the trademark case but said if the judgment was in favour of the ANC it would impact the earlier ruling.
ELECTIONS 2024: The Oppenheimers and their love of donating to SA political parties
As the 2024 elections edge closer, IOL News takes a look at the money funding the parties vying for your vote.
IEC to print 90 million ballot papers
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) plans to print 90 million ballot papers for the upcoming elections, inform parties about cross-listed candidates, negotiate with Eskom on load shedding, and finalize candidate lists following a comprehensive preparation and public inspection process.