31. What are the provisions on 'ear marking' direct public funding to political parties (how it should be used)?

"(1) Subject to subsection (2), the money paid in terms of section 6(7) may be used by that represented political party for any purpose compatible with its functioning as a political party in a modern democracy including— (a) the development of the political will of the people; (b) bringing the political party’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."

Article 7, Political Party Funding Act (PPFA), 2018.