Political parties
IEC says ready to take responsibility to administer political party funding
Under the Political Party Funding Act parties have to transparent about where they get their money from.
The issue was in the spotlight in the National Assembly on Tuesday during a debate on the 16 days of activism for no violence against women and children, which starts on Wednesday.
Some of these parties were started more than two decades ago but few of them have been seen in the public while most of the newer parties have become one-man shows.
Youngsters told EWN they don’t see a reason for their participation in the polls if young people won’t benefit in the long run.
Oops! Pictures which appear to show Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s ACM membership form have been circulating on social media for a spelling error.
The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the bill which aims to put an end to the secrecy surrounding private donations.
Amabhungane’s Karabo Rajuili says that more robust rules of disclosure are required and more frequent reporting by the Independent Electoral Commission.
The ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing how parties are funded met earlier on Thursday and will hold public hearings later this month.