Who funds SA political parties? The push for full transparency

Author: Wendy Jasson Da CostaPublished on: September 2, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
Who funds SA political parties? The push for full transparency

South Africans are heading into local elections marked by voter dissatisfaction. The organization My Vote Counts criticizes the R200,000 disclosure threshold, which complicates tracing political influence. It advocates for full transparency, stating that large donations can influence parties in power. My Vote Counts also offers an online platform to track the funding of political parties.

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