by Sheilan Clarke | 1 Apr 2021 | Funding, General, Party finance
The Political Party Funding Act: A victory for transparency and accountability! 1 April 2021My Vote Counts welcomes the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) coming into operation. After more than 2 years of campaigning by civil society, the implementation of the Act can...
by Isam Bartlett | 25 Feb 2021 | General, Party finance, Political Parties, Political Systems
With the emergence of cryptocurrency as an alternative source of funding for political parties around the world, how will this impact the upcoming Political Party Funding Act? The Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) is set to come into operation on 1 April 2021...
by Robyn Pasensie | 11 Feb 2021 | Intra-Party Democracy, Political Systems
Corruption, state capture and party funding are phrases that have dominated the South African political space over the years. In 2020 more questions were raised about the depth of collusion, inappropriate financial transactions and less than ideal political dealings...
by Sheilan Clarke | 22 Jan 2021 | Funding, Party finance, Political Systems
A victory for transparency and accountability! Today the Presidency announced that the Political Party Funding Act (PPFA) will come into operation on 1 April 2021. My Vote Counts (MVC) welcomes this genuinely historic advancement towards greater transparency and...
by Sheilan Clarke | 6 Dec 2020 | Party finance, Political Parties, Political Systems
The ANC has come out proposing that South Africans will have to pay more in order to fund political parties. Our Communications Officer, Sheilan Clarke speaks to Radio 702 for reaction to ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe’s comments about the party’s canvassing...