# The Electoral Commission has welcomed contributions totaling 4.5-million-rand to the Multi-Party Democracy Fund during the latest reporting period. The fund received three-million-rand from Vodacom and 1.5-million-rand from Standard Bank. The Commission says the donations reflect continued support for South Africa’s multi-party democracy and equitable political funding. It expects both the value and volume of political donations to increase as the 2026 Local Government Elections approach. The Commission has pledged to closely monitor compliance with political funding laws and act against any non-compliance.
Electoral Commission welcomes R4.5-million for Democracy Fund