‘Comply with Political Party Funding Act’ – Pityana urges business, politicians

With the Political Party Funding Act expected to come into effect from April 1, Business Unity South Africa president Sipho Pityana has called on political parties and business to urgently comply with the legislation. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the signing of the Act, on Friday, paving the way for transparent and accountable party funding. Pityana said the legislation was a long time coming.