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BALL FAMILY TRUST

A trust that gave the DA R10 million in December 2025, the (IEC The Electoral Commission of South Africa. It runs elections. It is independent, so it does not take orders from the government or any party.) says.

Sourced, not yet reviewed, checked 27 October 2026.

Sourced, not yet reviewed, checked 27 October 2026.

What is BALL FAMILY TRUST?

BALL FAMILY TRUST

Trust

This donor gave the DA 1 donation worth R10 000 000, as declared to the (IEC The Electoral Commission of South Africa. It runs elections. It is independent, so it does not take orders from the government or any party.). It was made between October and December 2025.

In early 2024 it also gave R5 820 000 to another (Party A group of people who stand for election together, with shared plans.), Change Starts Now. No official record or major news report we found says who set it up, who runs it or where its money comes from.

Who is behind it?

We found no owners or directors in an official register or in major news outlets.

What did the parties declare?

Every donation the DA told the (IEC The Electoral Commission of South Africa. It runs elections. It is independent, so it does not take orders from the government or any party.) about, as the IEC published it, newest first. Cash and (Goods or services Things given to a party instead of cash. Examples are paying its bills, lending it things to use, or paying for a venue or staff.) are shown apart.

  • October to December 2025

    Cash
    R10 000 000
    Goods or services
    None

What has been reported?

  • Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC)

    The (IEC The Electoral Commission of South Africa. It runs elections. It is independent, so it does not take orders from the government or any party.) said the Ball Family Trust gave Change Starts Now R5 820 000 in January to March 2024. The IEC said this new (Party A group of people who stand for election together, with shared plans.) was not standing in the 2024 election. Two other DA donors, Fynbos Ekwiteit and Main Street 1564, gave that party R15 million each.

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Does it have documented links abroad?

Nothing found.

We searched major South African news once for this name and any foreign owner. We found nothing. We did not check the company register (CIPC), because it is a paid search. Checked 20 Oct 2026.

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