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 R1 160 827, as declared to the IEC. It was made between April and June 2026.
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Published 27 August 2026.
Where to look: PDF page 1, Section 9(1) table ("Donations declared as contemplated in section 9(1)"), under DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE: 11/06/2026, MAKE A DIFFERENCE TRUST (MAD), IN-KIND (Excel version: row 51)
What has been reported?
Official records and news
The IEC said the DA's in-kind gifts in April to June 2026 included costs paid for its advertising, staffing, legal services and campaign assets. In kind means goods or services, not money. The IEC named this trust among them, but did not say which costs it paid.
Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC). Published 27 August 2026.
Where to look: "Democratic Alliance – R104 million": "The DA also reported significant in-kind donations, including expenditure incurred on its behalf for advertising, staffing, legal services and campaign-related assets. Among these were R2.78 million from Voices of South Africa Foundation NPC, R1.16 million from Make a Difference Trust (MAD)"
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