Discussion | IEC's Political Party Funding Disclosure Report: who funds SA political parties?

Money is often described as the lifeblood of politics, but how much do voters really know about who funds political parties, and what happens behind-the-scenes of election financing?

The latest Political Party Funding Disclosures Report released by the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC), show that several political parties received millions of rands in donor funding at the beginning of the year, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) recording a notable increase compared to its rivals.

But beyond the figures lies a much bigger conversation; who is funding South Africa's political parties, what donations must be declared to the public, which contributions remain private, and does transparency in political funding necessarily translate into greater accountability?

As the country moves closer to the next electoral cycle, understanding how money flows through the political system has become increasingly important for voters seeking transparency and trust in democratic institutions.

Joining us to unpack these issues is Matsobane Nkoko from the Independent Electoral Commission, and Lulu White from Elections Consulting Agency of Africa.

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