South Africans saw the pernicious influence of social media in spreading mis- and disinformation in the national elections of 2024, and in numerous elections around the world. Now it is almost time to head to the polls again, this time to elect those local government representatives with whom we, as the voting public, wish to Read more >
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The 11th Conference of States Parties (CoSP11) to the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) took place last month in Doha, Qatar, ending on 19 December 2025. As a Transparency International (TI) national chapter, Corruption Watch (CW) was present at the event as part of the TI delegation. During the proceedings, parties adopted 11 anti-corruption-related resolutions, ranging Read more >
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On 28 November the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) briefed the portfolio committees for Home Affairs and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) on preparations and increasing readiness for the 2026 local government elections. These, said Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni in mid-November, would take place between 2 November 2026 and 1 February 2027. She Read more >
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South Africa goes to the polls again in 2026, this time to elect their local government representatives. Over the years voters have become well aware that, in the murky waters of the country’s political environment, there is a lot going on that the public knows nothing of – and not all those goings-on are above Read more >
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With local government elections coming up next year, it is important that voters do their research beforehand so they know their options and are clear about which party or candidate deserves their vote. One of the big issues is that of political party funding, where transparency and regulation are crucial components of an efficient democracy. Read more >
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By Mandisa NyathiFirst published on Mail&Guardian The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says the Political Party Funding Act needs more power to enable the commission to follow up on parties that do not disclose donations. IEC party funding chief executive George Mahlangu said the Act in its current form does not enable the Read more >
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President Cyril Ramaphosa signed Act 6 of 2018, otherwise known as the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA), into law in January 2019. The PPFA came into force on 1 April 2021 – more than two years later. The act represents a significant step forward for democracy and accountability in the murky world of political party Read more >
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By Natalie KeetsiFirst published on the Global Anticorruption Blog In South Africa, the Political Party Funding Act (the PPFA) regulates campaign donations and expenditures to political parties. By imposing various limits and transparency requirements, the PPFA – which is overseen by South Africa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) – is supposed to prevent corruption and other Read more >
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Issued by My Vote Counts on 3 March 2023First published on My Vote Counts Yesterday, the IEC published the political party funding disclosures covering October – December 2022. Significantly, the ANC disclosed R32-million, from just three donors. This makes up 80% of the total donations parties disclosed and is expected, considering the party held its Read more >