# The Electoral Commission first quarterly political funding report for 2025/26 shows parties declared 40.4-million-rand in donations between April and June, more than double the previous two quarters. The DA dominated with 32.2-million-rand, mainly from Fynbos Kapitaal and Fynbos Ekwiteit. The ANC declared 7.6-million-rand from Chancellor House. Meanwhile, watchdog My Vote Counts criticised recent amendments raising disclosure thresholds, warning they undermine transparency ahead of the 2026 local elections. This week, the IEC also announced 34 new political parties, bringing the total to 472.
IEC reports R40-million political donations surge ahead of 2026 elections