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The Political Party Funding Act requires parties to disclose donations above a certain threshold but it falls short of mandating transparency on expenditure. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
BUSINESS

South African taxpayers can’t afford R1.1 bn for political parties

There is not enough transparency and the funds would be better spent on health and education

  • Lyse Comins
9 min read
Out of line: A study by the Human Sciences Research Council for the Electoral Commission of South Africa found that 79% of respondents think the country is ‘headed in the wrong direction’ while less than two-thirds were ‘satisfied’ with democracy. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
CAMPAIGN FINANCE REGULATION SA

South Africans believe the country is ‘headed in the wrong direction’, survey shows

A new study shows that most South Africans are sceptical about the country and want more transparency about political funding and donors

  • Lyse Comins
5 min read