# The Electoral Commission says at least 355-million-rand has been allocated for distribution to 20 political parties in the current financial year. CEO Sy Mamabolo says the funding, disbursed under the Political Party Funding Act, is meant to support multiparty democracy and ensure financial transparency. Mamabolo adds the allocation forms part of the commission’s preparations for the local government elections next year:
Electoral Commission to distribute R355-million in political funding [SOUND]
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