Motsoaledi proposes new formula for funding independent representatives
The proposals arise from the Electoral Amendment Act provisions allowing independent candidates to stand for national and provincial elections
09 May 2023 - 15:11
Home affairs minister Aaron Motsoaledi has proposed amendments to the Political Parties Funding Act to accommodate funding of independent candidates.
These amendments are constitutionally necessary following the promulgation earlier in 2023 of the Electoral Amendment Act, which makes provision for independent candidates to contest national and provincial elections...
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