Capitec billionaire Michiel le Roux gave the Democratic Alliance more than half its funding
Capitec founder Michiel le Roux gave R55 million to the Democratic Alliance, 53% of its funding, before South Africa's November elections.
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Capitec founder Michiel le Roux gave R55 million to the Democratic Alliance, 53% of its funding, before South Africa's November elections.
IEC data shows Michiel Le Roux donated R58 million ($3.57 million) to the DA in 12 months, the biggest individual political donation in South African history.
Michiel Le Roux’s investment vehicle gave the DA another major boost as fresh disclosures showed the party taking most declared donations late last year.