Checked 27 October 2026
Where the facts about this donor come from
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What did the parties declare?
The IEC funding reports
This donor gave the DA 1 donation worth R10 000 000, as declared to the IEC. It was made between October and December 2025.
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Published 27 February 2026.
Where to look: PDF page 1, Section 9(1) table ("Donations declared as contemplated in section 9(1)"), under DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE: 12/12/2025, BALL FAMILY TRUST, MONETARY (Excel version: row 36)
What has been reported?
Official records and news
The IEC said the Ball Family Trust gave Change Starts Now R5 820 000 in January to March 2024. The IEC said this new party was not standing in the 2024 election. Two other DA donors, Fynbos Ekwiteit and Main Street 1564, gave that party R15 million each.
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). The page has no date.
Where to look: Change Starts Now (CSN) paragraph: "The donations were received from three separate donors in the names of Fynbos Ekwiteit (Pty) Ltd (R15 000 000), Main Street 1564 (R15 000 000) and Ball Family Trust (R5 820 000)"; "CSN is not contesting the forthcoming elections."
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