IEC flags Rise Mzansi’s R30 million as DA tops political funding donations: Here is how much they got

The IEC has released the political party funding report.

Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has raised questions over a R30 million donation declared by RISE Mzansi, while figures show political parties received more than R97 million in donations ahead of the local government elections.

The elections will take place on November 4, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced.

The IEC's latest disclosure report, covering January to March 2026, shows that political parties declared a combined R97.2 million in funding, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) receiving the largest share by a wide margin.

The commission confirmed it is seeking further information about RISE Mzansi's R30 million declaration after the party reported that the amount arose from the conversion of a previous loan into a donation from an entity known as "We Are The People."