All South African political parties were required by law to submit audited financial statements to the Electoral Commission by the end of September. Many did not comply, Daily Maverick has learnt, while others seem to misunderstand the legislation. This issue looks set to test the funding laws.
Unlike private funding, which is regulated by the Political Party Funding Act, public funding is not regulated by one clear piece of legislation, writes Robyn Pasensie.
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Robyn Pasensie and Minhaj Jeenah from My Vote Counts respond to ANC Spokesperson Pule Mabe saying he tried to use the law as a scapegoat to mask failures within the ANC.