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Outa sounds alarm over new bills that ‘protect’ irregular appointments in local government
Government News
/ 2 September 2024

Outa sounds alarm over new bills that ‘protect’ irregular appointments in local government

The civil society group said the bills were probably being written by legislators with ‘self interest and expediency’ in mind

By MG Reporter
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
Victory for financial sector learners as certificates issued after months of delays
Partner Content
/ 22 February 2024

Victory for financial sector learners as certificates issued after months of delays

The Graduate Institute of Financial Science is fighting back against shoddy service delivery

By Partner Content
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
Delay in piloting of new driver’s licence cards as supplier is sought
National
/ 18 January 2024

Delay in piloting of new driver’s licence cards as supplier is sought

The Department of Transport has not provided a new date for implementing of the pilot programme

By Lyse Comins
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
The vicious cycle of NSFAS: A journey through corruption and hope
Partner Content
/ 23 October 2023

The vicious cycle of NSFAS: A journey through corruption and hope

The real tragedy lies in the suffering of the students

By Dr Linda Meyer & Patrick Fish
Parliament grills NSFAS over student funding failures
Education
/ 7 September 2023

Parliament grills NSFAS over student funding failures

The funds annual budget is just under R50 billion

By Marecia Damons
Government has known about Hammanskraal time bomb for over a decade – OUTA
Opinion
/ 25 May 2023

Government has known about Hammanskraal time bomb for over a decade – OUTA

The problems date back to about 2008, when large quantities of raw sewage began flowing into the Apies River from the Rooiwal Waste Water Treatment Works in Tshwane

By Ferrial Adam and Julius Kleynhans
Cholera: Sewage infrastructure failure worsens disease spread
The Green Guardian
/ 5 April 2023

Cholera: Sewage infrastructure failure worsens disease spread

Three cases in Gauteng were imported or import-related from Malawi but the increasing number of locally acquired cases is raising concerns

By Sheree Bega
Risk of water crisis looms – UN
The Green Guardian
/ 24 March 2023

Risk of water crisis looms – UN

Citizen activists have warned that the water situation in South Africa is ‘dire and precarious’

By Sheree Bega
Court cases ‘will not stop energy plan’
The Green Guardian
/ 17 February 2023

Court cases ‘will not stop energy plan’

An energy action plan is slowly taking shape, with significant milestones reached recently, including obtaining a licence for Eskom’s new transmission company

By Mandisa Nyathi
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
Nelson Mandela Bay metro ‘failed to act on water crisis’
The Green Guardian
/ 22 June 2022

Nelson Mandela Bay metro ‘failed to act on water crisis’

The dam levels have been low for years, the canal transferring water from the Orange River Project to the storage dam was not repaired and the metro rejected help from the state

By Sheree Bega
Smart driver’s licence on the cards
National
/ 10 February 2022

Smart driver’s licence on the cards

The department of transport says it will issue the smart driver’s licence card by October

By Eunice Masson
Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling
National
/ 18 January 2022

Transport ministry to appeal Aarto Act driver demerit system ruling

Minister Fikile Mbalula says motorists’ behaviour will change with disincentives for ‘unbecoming conduct’, but Outa and AA say the legislation was carelessly drafted

By Anathi Madubela
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
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
Why we need the Blue and Green Drop reports: ‘Everyone in SA lives downstream from a sewage discharge point’
The Green Guardian
/ 17 February 2021

Why we need the Blue and Green Drop reports: ‘Everyone in SA lives downstream from a sewage discharge point’

The last reports were in 2014 but were stopped probably because the results were too shocking to be publicised, water experts say

By Sheree Bega
Still no board for NYDA, no word on gender violence fund
National
/ 10 February 2021

Still no board for NYDA, no word on gender violence fund

Parliament is no closer to appointing a board for the National Youth Development Agency after nearly two years

By Eunice Masson
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
​Unembargoed: April 26 to May 3 2018
Article
/ 30 April 2018

​Unembargoed: April 26 to May 3 2018

Why Cyril can’t get rid of Supra, the question marks over governance at Outa and the death penalty ― and the judges who had to apply it

By Staff Reporter
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
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