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South Africa: The Political Party Funding Act Will Help Diminish the Toxic Impact of Money On Politics
Daily Maverick, 2 February 2021
The lacuna in South Africa's anti-corruption framework has long been the failure to regulate private donations to political parties. Read more »
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South Africa: Political Party Funding Act - Four Reasons the New Legislation Is a Big Win for Our Democracy
Daily Maverick, 2 February 2021
The enactment of the Political Party Funding Act is good news for democracy in South Africa. The benefits far outweigh the costs of non-disclosure of private funding. However, its… Read more »
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South Africa: The Promulgation of the Political Party Funding Act Is a Body Blow to Bribers
Daily Maverick, 25 January 2021
Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the act into law shows courage and far-sightedness, and finally brings political parties under proper law and order. Read more »
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South Africa: The Political Party Funding Act Is a Boost for Democracy in South Africa
Daily Maverick, 26 January 2021
Enforcement of the Political Party Funding Act from 1 April will need to be stringent and those falling foul of it must be penalised. Read more »