'No better honour than privilege of owning yourself': Why Rise Mzansi refused major donations
Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi refused major donations from private donors because he does not want to be part of the Multi-Party Charter .
On top of this, there are traditional ANC donors who are reluctant to give the political newcomers funding over R100 000, fearing condemnation from the ruling party, because donor details would have to be made public by the Electoral Commission of South Africa, as per the Political Party Funding Act.
Zibi addressed a gathering at the Cape Town Press Club on Wednesday, and touched on some of the party's challenges and plans for the upcoming 29 May general election.South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we're about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
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