Unlike those who can afford to donate money, cars, expensive alcohol and braai packs in exchange for access to political party and government officials, the average South African's influence is limited to the elections, writesFor over a year, state capture revelations have continuously shocked the nation with allegations of corruption and the buying of undue influence over politicians and public officials by private businesses and businesspeople.
Information of political party funding is essential for citizens to effectively exercise their right to make political choices. Unlike those who can afford to donate money, cars, expensive alcohol, braai packs and other commodities in exchange for exclusive access to political party and government officials, the average South African's influence in decision-making is limited to the elections.
Evidently, R100 000 – less than what most South Africans make annually – is significant enough to buy influence over public officials. Recently, the Economic Freedom Fighters effectively proved that donations of less than R100 000 are of importance after revelations that two of theirfrom Cyril Ramaphosa. The two who received R40 000 and R80 000 each from Ramaphosa between 2017 and 2019, subsequently resigned from Parliament and the EFF's central command.
The recordal and disclosure of donations to political parties in excess of R100 000 in one financial year is provided for under the. The Electoral Commission's quarterly disclosures of funding declarations minimises any administrative burden. The PAIA Amendment Bill should be complementary in allowing for applications for declarations of donations under R100 000.
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