The ANC recently took big action by starting a court case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. People around the world noticed this move. Many ask who paid for it. A study from the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy looks at where the money came from and how it might affect ANC decisions.
The ANC wants the court to say Israel is killing large groups of people in Gaza after what happened last October. This legal fight cost about R200 million. The ANC had money troubles before, with debts reaching R500 million back in 2022. Many wonder how they found cash for such an expensive case. Last year, President Ramaphosa said they fixed their money problems but didn't explain how.
The report points out big cash gifts to the ANC from companies like United Manganese of Kalahari. A Russian businessman named Viktor Vekselberg partly owns this company. These gifts made up a big part of their known funding. These payments break no laws but raise questions about whether foreign money shapes South African decisions.
Money and political plans connect in interesting ways. The ANC has always stood with Palestinians. Some people think the court case helps them win votes at home, but nobody can prove this for sure. The report also asks if outside money pays for legal attacks against Israel. Yet no clear proof shows foreigners telling the ANC what to do.
Many South Africans want to know who paid for the ICJ case. The government keeps quiet about where it found the money. As South Africa plays a bigger part in world matters, we must watch funding sources carefully. This helps build trust. The ANC's court case makes us think about honest leadership and good standards when making political choices.
The ANC must balance world promises with home needs as it moves forward with its court case. Being open about money matters will help answer public concerns. This openness matters both inside South Africa and around the world.
The ANC wants the court to say Israel is killing large groups of people in Gaza after what happened last October. This legal fight cost about R200 million. The ANC had money troubles before, with debts reaching R500 million back in 2022. Many wonder how they found cash for such an expensive case. Last year, President Ramaphosa said they fixed their money problems but didn't explain how.
The report points out big cash gifts to the ANC from companies like United Manganese of Kalahari. A Russian businessman named Viktor Vekselberg partly owns this company. These gifts made up a big part of their known funding. These payments break no laws but raise questions about whether foreign money shapes South African decisions.
Money and political plans connect in interesting ways. The ANC has always stood with Palestinians. Some people think the court case helps them win votes at home, but nobody can prove this for sure. The report also asks if outside money pays for legal attacks against Israel. Yet no clear proof shows foreigners telling the ANC what to do.
Many South Africans want to know who paid for the ICJ case. The government keeps quiet about where it found the money. As South Africa plays a bigger part in world matters, we must watch funding sources carefully. This helps build trust. The ANC's court case makes us think about honest leadership and good standards when making political choices.
The ANC must balance world promises with home needs as it moves forward with its court case. Being open about money matters will help answer public concerns. This openness matters both inside South Africa and around the world.
