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Rise Mzansi defends R30m donation as IEC questions funding

Published Monday, June 8, 2026 · Updated June 9

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Rise Mzansi's leader, Songezo Zibi, has defended a R30 million donation received by the party, which is the largest single donation since mandated political funding began. The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is questioning the funding, and Zibi has called for consistent scrutiny of all political party funding in South Africa.

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  • The R30 million donation to Rise Mzansi from 'We Are The People' is the biggest single donation to a political organisation since mandated funding came into effect.
  • Rise Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi defended the R30 million donation and called for consistent scrutiny of all political party funding in South Africa.

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    The article focuses on Rise Mzansi's defense of a R30 million donation and its leader's call for consistent scrutiny of all political party funding in South Africa.

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