| (1) | Subject to subsection (2), the money paid in terms of section 6(7) may be used by that represented political party or independent representative for any purpose compatible with the functioning of a political party or independent representative in a modern democracy including— |
[Words preceding section 7(1)(a) substituted by section 9(a) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]
| (a) | the development of the political will of the people; |
| (b) | bringing the political party’s or independent representative's influence to bear on the shaping of public opinion; |
| (c) | inspiring and furthering political education; |
| (d) | promoting active participation by individual citizens in political life; |
| (e) | exercising an influence on political trends; |
| (f) | ensuring continuous and vital links between the people and organs of state; and |
| (g) | complying with the provisions of this Act. |
[Section 7(1)(b) substituted by section 9(b) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]
| (2) | The money paid in terms of section 6(7) may not be used by a represented political party— |
[Words preceding section 7(2)(a) substituted by section 9(c) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]
| (a) | for the purpose of directly or indirectly paying any remuneration, fee, reward, perquisite or other benefit to any person— |
| (i) | representing the party in any legislature at national or provincial level, or in a Municipal Council; or |
| (ii) | who is appointed by or in the service of the state and receives remuneration for that appointment or service; |
| (b) | to finance or contribute, whether directly or indirectly, to any matter, cause, event or occasion, in contravention of any code of ethics binding on the members of Parliament or members of a provincial legislature; |
| (c) | directly or indirectly for the purpose of establishing any business, or acquiring or maintaining any right of financial interest whatsoever in any business, or in any immovable property, except where the right or interest in the immovable property is to be used by the party solely for party political purposes; |
| (d) | to defray legal costs relating to internal political party disputes; or |
| (3) | The money paid in terms of section 6(7) may not be used by an independent representative— |
| (a) | for the purpose of directly or indirectly paying any remuneration, fee, reward, perquisite or other benefit to any person who is appointed by or in the service of the State and receives remuneration for that appointment or service; |
| (b) | to finance or contribute, whether directly or indirectly, to any matter, cause, event or occasion, in contravention of any code of ethics binding on the members of Parliament or members of a provincial legislature; |
| (c) | directly or indirectly for the purpose of establishing any business, or acquiring or maintaining any right of financial interest whatsoever in any business, or in any immovable property, except where the right or interest in the immovable property is to be used in the performance of the duties of an independent representative; and |
| (d) | for a purpose as may be prescribed: Provided that any money received from the Fund may not be used for personal use. |
[Section 7(3) inserted by section 9(d) of the Electoral Matters Amendment Act, 2024, Notice No. 4790, GG50624, dated 7 May 2024 - Commencement 8 May 2024 by Proclamation 165, GG50628, dated 8 May 2024]
