*Good intentions but short of conviction and implementation.* ** SONA 2019 was filled with good intentions, but lackluster in terms of implementation....
*Poor committee chair choices could hamstring 6th Parliament - OUTA* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is deeply concerned about the prospe...
*Government mismanagement contributes to fuel price increases*** Fuel and electricity prices go up this week and are strongly influenced by years of ...
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse is concerned that government has introduced a new tax on fuel (referred to as a carbon tax) at 9 cents per litre on...
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse welcomes the new National Director of Public Prosecutions on her first day in office. “Advocate Batohi has her work...
*CR Cabinet shuffle – both good & bad* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the merging of Telecommunications and Postal Services wit...
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) today is submitting a dossier packed with practical suggestions to help the Ministers in the Economic Cluste...
*A new but compromised Cabinet for growth* ** "It is clear that President Ramaphosa had to make some serious concessions in his new Cabinet, however, ...
*Where’s the plan in #Budget2018, Minister Gigaba?* ** “The last few weeks have brought a new sense of hope to the country with the change in leadersh...
*Thank you, Mr President, now let’s all get to work* ** "Cyril Ramaphosa has in one speech managed to bring back dignity, hope and clarity to South Af...
* *OUTA petitions against holiday season “consultation”* * The petition is here: https://www.outa.co.za/petitiontoparliament/ OUTA encourages supporte...
* *France to drop carbon tax plan: Les Echos** * * The newspaper, quoting several sources, said the socialist government will not include the carbon t...
* *Carbon Tax: An unnecessary burden to South Africa** * * Recent announcements indicate that the Department of Treasury will implement the tax early ...
**Stoychev court outcome not an e-toll issue** Obviously, the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) will milk the situation, and their behavior...
**Government's anti-poor fuel levy suggestions is futile* * “If this is indeed so, then government clearly has no regard for the poor, as they have in...
**Do the maths Minister: R3.65/litre is absurd* * Firstly, it must be noted that this statement is being made during the feedback provided to the Gaut...
**E-toll payment and prosecution reprieve welcome* * “There is never a dull day in the e-toll fiasco,” says Wayne Duvenage, Chairman of OUTA. “As far ...
**E-toll reprieve proves the system is problematic* * “We believe that this announcement serves two purposes, one being another carrot to entice the p...
**OUTA requires funds for its “Rule of Law” campaign* * OUTA believes that for SANRAL to do so will only serve to aggravate the implicit conflict betw...
A prosperous country with an organised, engaged and empowered civil society that ensures responsible use of tax revenues throughout all levels of Government.
