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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

OUTA

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OUTA Opposes Eskom’s Proposed 66% Electricity Price Hike

  The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse opposes Eskom's proposed 66-percent electricity price hike over three years, calling it unaffordable and harmful to the economy. They urge the power utility to focus on cutting costs and improving efficiency and focus on clean energy. OUTA’s Estienne Ruthnam urges the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to reject the increases to prevent further economic hardship for consumers and businesses alike:  

todayNovember 6, 2024 26

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South Africa’s OUTA calls for increased funding for key anti-corruption bodies

South Africa's Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has urged government to increase funding for key anti-corruption bodies, such as the National Prosecuting Authority and the Special Investigating Unit. They warn a lack of oversight in public-private partnerships could lead to wasted taxpayer money and inefficiency. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage criticised Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s medium-term budget policy statement for not prioritising the fight against corruption and financial misconduct:  

todayNovember 1, 2024 10

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Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa is calling for urgent reforms in response to municipal financial management

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in S.A has called for immediate reforms following a troubling Auditor-General’s report on municipal financial management. The report reveals widespread financial mismanagement, weak oversight, inadequate internal controls, deteriorating infrastructure, and poor service delivery across municipalities, with only 13 percent of municipalities achieving clean audits. OUTA’s Julius Kleynhans says tackling issues like poor project management and unauthorised spending is essential for restoring public trust and enhancing […]

todayAugust 28, 2024 12

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South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments

The South African organisation OUTA has questioned some cabinet appointments, seeking greater transparency from new ministers. CEO Wayne Duvenage hopes for closer consultation with civil society and better service delivery. Duvenage has criticised the increased cabinet size and the retention of underperforming ministers stating the bloated cabinet will be a massive cost to society. He has also emphasised the need to address wasteful expenditure, maladministration, and corruption:  

todayJuly 2, 2024 28

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OUTA Boycotts State of the Nation Address, Citing Political Posturing

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa announces its decision to boycott this year's State of the Nation Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa. The boycott is a protest against perceived political posturing and empty rhetoric during SONA. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage encourages fellow South Africans to participate in this disengagement, expressing concerns that the address may prioritize political spectacle over addressing critical national issues.  

todayFebruary 7, 2024 23

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SA Minister Nzimande maintains his innocence amidst kickback allegations raised by OUTA

SA's Higher Education, Science and Innovation minister Blade Nzimande has refuted claims of misuse of National Student Financial Aid Scheme funds for the South African Communist Party and personal gain. He dismissed the damning report and recordings by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing allegations of fund mismanagement and corruption within NSFAS as malicious and baseless. Briefing the media, Nzimande maintained his innocence and called leaked recordings part of a […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024 1

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ActionSA demands the immediate resignation of minister Blade Nzimande and Ernest Khosa of NSFAS

ActionSA is demanding the immediate resignation of the minister o Higher Education, Science and Technology, Blade Nzimande, as well as the Chairperson of National Student Financial Aid Scheme board, Ernest Khosa. This follows explosive reporting by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, revealing the pair allegedly received kickbacks related to the fraudulent Direct Payment of Allowances scheme. ActionSA’s Hluphi Gafane says Outa’s revelations exposed a web of corruption.  

todayJanuary 8, 2024 11

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Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over nuclear procurement plan

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse in South Africa has expressed scepticism over the government’s recent nuclear procurement plan and the PetroSA/Gazprombank investment deal, claiming they lack transparency and rationality. The endorsement of a 3.7-billion-rand deal and the pursuit of a new nuclear procurement process for two-thousand-500 megawatts are met with criticism. OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage suggests these decisions appear hasty and could be politically motivated, possibly driven by the upcoming 2024 […]

todayDecember 15, 2023 11

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