South Africa ANC Issues Strict Rules on Donations Ahead of Party Election
- Campaigners need to keep clear records of sources of donations
- Those who fail to comply with new rules may be expelled
An African National Congress party event in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
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South Africa’s governing party has beefed up its campaign rules on disclosing funding ahead of its elective conference in December where its new leadership will be elected.
This conference held every five years is a crucial event in the African National Congress’ political program as the elected leader will be its presidential candidate in the 2024 national elections and policies voted on will be used to govern the country.