The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.
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
The student funding scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, like the minister, has threatened legal action
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The taxpayer-funded scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, with the higher education minister, has threatened legal action
The two interventions have received major blowback with critics accusing the government of undermining public oversight
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With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned
Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse members protested at the Gauteng health department over corruption exposed by the whistleblower
The civil action group says Nersa was premature and lacked transparency when it granted the generation licences
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Outa says it is back to the drawing board for the government.
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
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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
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has questioned why Nersa has not immediately provided its reasons for issuing the controversial generation licences
Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s spokesperson says that she is willing to go to court if she has to over her findings
It would halt the abuse of taxpayers’ money in the water sector and ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of this precious resource
Outa says although Eskom brought about its own downfall, there were other factors, such as corruption and state capture, which worsened the situation
Over the course of three weeks, Nersa will hold hearings on what the debt-laden power utility
OUTA has raised concerns that the Services SETA is siphoning off funds for learners into corrupt contracts
Richard Seleke has left public service after reaching an agreement with the presidency
DA leader Mmusi Maimane says recent continuous fuel price increases were bringing ordinary South Africans to their knees
Following a period of investigation, the professional body has decided to issue charges of misconduct against the chartered accountant
Under Myeni’s tenure at the national carrier, it suffered losses amounting to R10.5-billion, according to Outa.
The former ANC MP will head the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s local government programme
Duvenage’s spending on donations and advertising without consulting his board has caused a parade of execs to leave the anti-corruption watchdog
This is not the end of attempts by the power utility to recover money it believes it is owed
Gordhan announced the appointment of a new interim board for Denel on Monday after meeting with the state-owned defence company
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The hangover from Brian Molefe’s controversial resignation and attempted reinstatement at Eskom may not be over.
The organisation was reacting to action against Gupta-associated businesses by the Asset Forfeiture Unit.
It will take amnesty to uncover the extent of corruption at Eskom, says Outa.
City Press reported that President Zuma and Minister Ayanda Dlodlo were allegedly planning to make their own appointments for certain key positions.