Calls For Firm Measures To Police Political Party Funding

An independent entity must be established to police compliance with the Political Party Funding Act .

This is according to some political parties that are opposing a bid by the NGO - My Vote Counts - which is seeking an overhaul of the Political Party Funding Act that compels political parties to fully disclose all donations they receive.

According to the Act, political parties must disclose donations above R100 000, whilst the maximum they can receive from donors is R15-million.

Those opposing the application include the Democratic Alliance, ActionSA, the Minister of Home Affairs and Justice as well as Parliament.

This time the NGO -My Vote Counts wants independent candidates and political parties alike to disclose all donations regardless of the amount - even if it is just one rand.