The Democratic Alliance (DA) has demanded full disclosure from the African National Congress (ANC) over a R190 million contract awarded to Ezulweni Investments, alleging that part of the deal may have been used to finance other political parties allied to the ANC.

According to court papers referenced by DA national spokesperson Willie Aucamp, the ANC purchased various election materials, such as banners and backboards for posters, from Ezulweni Investments, not only for itself but also for parties it described as: “strategic partners”. Aucamp said the revelation raised: “serious questions about which political parties are benefiting from ANC funding” and whether these groups are: “acting as ANC proxies during and after elections.”

The DA said it will file a Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) request compelling the ANC to disclose all parties that received election materials or logistical support through the Ezulweni contract. It will also petition the Electoral Commission (IEC) to investigate whether the deal constitutes a breach of the Political Party Funding Act.

“The IEC must determine whether supplying materials to these ‘strategic partners’ amounts to undeclared funding,” Aucamp said, warning that any in-kind donations: “must be transparent so voters can make informed choices.”

He added that: “attempts to hide funding or influence undermine democracy and breach South Africa’s electoral rules,” calling on the ANC to immediately reveal all beneficiaries of this: “strategic alliances” programme.

The controversy follows ActionSA’s earlier claim that the ANC’s court filings effectively admitted to an: “unlawful and unconstitutional settlement agreement” with Ezulweni Investments to offset unpaid campaign debts from previous elections. The DA’s intervention now amplifies pressure on the governing party to explain the nature of its relationship with Ezulweni and any affiliated entities.