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Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse

Criticism all round of Ramaphosa’s ‘R670 million’ cabinet amid tax burden concerns
National
/ 7 July 2024

Criticism all round of Ramaphosa’s ‘R670 million’ cabinet amid tax burden concerns

An inflated cabinet filled with divergent viewpoints could also be a place in which any serious proposal for reform will go to die slowly, according to one expert

By Anathi Madubela
A stench of failure: The sewage overflow crisis in South Africa’s municipalities
Opinion
/ 21 May 2024

A stench of failure: The sewage overflow crisis in South Africa’s municipalities

As cities grow, so does the volume of wastewater produced, placing immense strain on infrastructure ill-equipped to handle the load

By Julius Kleynhans
‘I will not resign,’ says Nzimande on NSFAS board dissolution
Education
/ 14 April 2024

‘I will not resign,’ says Nzimande on NSFAS board dissolution

The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.

By Anathi Madubela
NSFAS accommodation project is a ‘time bomb’ says Outa
Education
/ 19 February 2024

NSFAS accommodation project is a ‘time bomb’ says Outa

The civil rights organisation says students have been asking it to intervene and warned if the crisis was not resolved fast, they would have no option but to protest

By Umamah Bakharia
Sue us, Outa tells Nzimande after accusing him of graft
Education
/ 12 January 2024

Sue us, Outa tells Nzimande after accusing him of graft

The student funding scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, like the minister, has threatened legal action

By Umamah Bakharia
NSFAS dismisses graft claims as Outa calls for Nzimande’s head
Education
/ 8 January 2024

NSFAS dismisses graft claims as Outa calls for Nzimande’s head

The taxpayer-funded scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, with the higher education minister, has threatened legal action

By Umamah Bakharia
Eskom U-turn on energy state of disaster and utility’s exemption
Business
/ 5 April 2023

Eskom U-turn on energy state of disaster and utility’s exemption

The two interventions have received major blowback with critics accusing the government of undermining public oversight

By Sarah Smit
It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics
Business
/ 27 January 2023

It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics

With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned

By Sarah Smit
Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination
National
/ 1 September 2022

Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse members protested at the Gauteng health department over corruption exposed by the whistleblower

By Bongeka Gumede
Outa takes legal action opposing Karpowership licences
National
/ 3 May 2022

Outa takes legal action opposing Karpowership licences

The civil action group says Nersa was premature and lacked transparency when it granted the generation licences

By Eunice Masson
Victory for motorists as court declares Aarto demerit system unconstitutional
National
/ 13 January 2022

Victory for motorists as court declares Aarto demerit system unconstitutional

Outa says it is back to the drawing board for the government.

By Marcia Zali
Public procurement law is not the problem – people are
National
/ 11 January 2022

Public procurement law is not the problem – people are

The Zondo report delves into South Africa’s procurement web, as it tries to figure out why state-owned entities were able to be captured

By Sarah Smit
Zondo commission asks for two-month extension on final report deadline
National
/ 21 December 2021

Zondo commission asks for two-month extension on final report deadline

Commission says that although it worked hard to meet the 30 December deadline, more work is still needed and it has ample funds to continue until February

By Tunicia Phillips
Nersa approves Karpowership generation licences
Business
/ 22 September 2021

Nersa approves Karpowership generation licences

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has questioned why Nersa has not immediately provided its reasons for issuing the controversial generation licences

By Anathi Madubela
Public Protector: You’re welcome to take me to court
Article
/ 26 May 2019

Public Protector: You’re welcome to take me to court

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s spokesperson says that she is willing to go to court if she has to over her findings

By Staff Reporter
Why South Africa needs an independent water regulator
Article
/ 2 May 2019

Why South Africa needs an independent water regulator

It would halt the abuse of taxpayers’ money in the water sector and ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of this precious resource

By Yamkela Ntola and Benoit Le Roy
Corruption, state capture behind Eskom’s downfall, Nersa hears
Article
/ 15 January 2019

Corruption, state capture behind Eskom’s downfall, Nersa hears

Outa says although Eskom brought about its own downfall, there were other factors, such as corruption and state capture, which worsened the situation

By Lameez Omarjee
Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs
Article
/ 14 January 2019

Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs

Over the course of three weeks, Nersa will hold hearings on what the debt-laden power utility

By Carin Smith and Jan Cronje
OUTA raises red flag about Services SETA contract
Article
/ 3 December 2018

OUTA raises red flag about Services SETA contract

OUTA has raised concerns that the Services SETA is siphoning off funds for learners into corrupt contracts

By Mashadi Kekana
Settlement sees Gupta-linked director general removed from Public Enterprises
Article
/ 3 October 2018

Settlement sees Gupta-linked director general removed from Public Enterprises

Richard Seleke has left public service after reaching an agreement with the presidency

By Raeesa Pather
DA, OUTA call for mass fuel protest
Article
/ 24 July 2018

DA, OUTA call for mass fuel protest

DA leader Mmusi Maimane says recent continuous fuel price increases were bringing ordinary South Africans to their knees

By Jan Bornman
Saica starts disciplinary proceedings against former Eskom CFO Anoj Singh
Article
/ 19 June 2018

Saica starts disciplinary proceedings against former Eskom CFO Anoj Singh

Following a period of investigation, the professional body has decided to issue charges of misconduct against the chartered accountant

By Lameez Omarjee
No room for Dudu Myeni in Nzimande’s office
Article
/ 5 June 2018

No room for Dudu Myeni in Nzimande’s office

Under Myeni’s tenure at the national carrier, it suffered losses amounting to R10.5-billion, according to Outa.

By Lameez Omarjee
Makhosi Khoza joins Outa as executive director
Article
/ 4 May 2018

Makhosi Khoza joins Outa as executive director

The former ANC MP will head the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s local government programme

By Amanda Khoza News24
Outa governance is ‘out of line’
Article
/ 26 April 2018

Outa governance is ‘out of line’

Duvenage’s spending on donations and advertising without consulting his board has caused a parade of execs to leave the anti-corruption watchdog

By Heidi Swart
Eskom looking to take R67-billion out of your pocket
Article
/ 18 April 2018

Eskom looking to take R67-billion out of your pocket

This is not the end of attempts by the power utility to recover money it believes it is owed

By Lynley Donnelly
Hold wrongdoers at Denel accountable ― OUTA
Article
/ 10 April 2018

Hold wrongdoers at Denel accountable ― OUTA

Gordhan announced the appointment of a new interim board for Denel on Monday after meeting with the state-owned defence company

By Staff Reporter
The worst may be yet to come for Molefe
Article
/ 25 January 2018

The worst may be yet to come for Molefe

The hangover from Brian Molefe’s controversial resignation and attempted reinstatement at Eskom may not be over.

By Lynley Donnelly
OUTA praises new ANC leadership on corruption stance
Article
/ 16 January 2018

OUTA praises new ANC leadership on corruption stance

The organisation was reacting to action against Gupta-associated businesses by the Asset Forfeiture Unit.

By Lizeka Tandwa
Inquiry hears of big money and coal missing from Eskom coffers
Article
/ 18 October 2017

Inquiry hears of big money and coal missing from Eskom coffers

It will take amnesty to uncover the extent of corruption at Eskom, says Outa.

By Gemma Ritchie
Concern over Zuma ‘deliberately delaying’ SABC board appointment
Article
/ 10 October 2017

Concern over Zuma ‘deliberately delaying’ SABC board appointment

City Press reported that President Zuma and Minister Ayanda Dlodlo were allegedly planning to make their own appointments for certain key positions.

By Paul Herman

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