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Eskom coal problems underline need for SIU inquiry

*Eskom coal problems underline need for SIU inquiry* ** OUTA is concerned about current reports of serious coal supply problems at Eskom, while the ut...

— April 2018 — 414 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

Cool heads required to reposition Eskom to financial sustainability

*Cool heads required to reposition Eskom to financial sustainability* ** First and foremost, OUTA is very much aware of the current economic climate i...

— April 2018 — 424 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

OUTA concerned by Internet Censorship Bill

*OUTA concerned by Internet Censorship Bill* ** “South Africa has worked hard to create an inclusive constitution which promotes freedom of expression...

— April 2018 — 353 views --> GENERAL NEWSNEWS

OUTA pleased with Parliament's action against Faith Muthambi

*OUTA pleased with Parliament's action against Faith Muthambi* ** OUTA is pleased that its comprehensive report “No Room To Hide”, handed to Parliamen...

— March 2018 — 360 views --> GENERAL NEWSNEWSSTATE CAPTURE

R286bn Eskom Primary Energy Overspend

*R286bn Eskom Primary Energy Overspend* ** OUTA’s ongoing research and analysis of Eskom’s operational and capital expenditure costs has revealed that...

— March 2018 — 359 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

OUTA says NO to Provincial Fuel Levy

*OUTA says NO to Provincial Fuel Levy* ** OUTA firmly opposes the implementation of provincial fuel levies. “We are deeply concerned by Western Cape F...

— March 2018 — 366 views --> ENERGYGENERAL NEWSTAX POLICY

SANRAL cost to South Africa is unacceptable

*SANRAL cost to South Africa is unacceptable* ** "Irregular expenditure is intolerable, regardless of the excuses,” says Rudie Heyneke, OUTA’s Portfol...

— March 2018 — 406 views --> NEWSSTATE CAPTURE

NERSA allowed R85bn a year in Eskom runaway costs

*NERSA allowed R85bn a year in Eskom runaway costs* ** OUTA’s assessment of NERSA’s detailed reasons for decision on curbing Eskom’s 2018 tariff hike ...

— March 2018 — 409 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

Set an example to public sector CFOs by prosecuting Anoj Singh

*Set an example to public sector CFOs by prosecuting Anoj Singh* ** The failure to hold the corrupt to account is resulting in the collapse of crucial...

— February 2018 — 321 views --> ENERGYESKOM

It's the death of e-tolls

*Premier Makhura agrees with OUTA: e-tolls have failed.* ** OUTA welcomes the acknowledgment by Gauteng Premier David Makhura in his None [1]*State of...

— February 2018 — 380 views --> ETOLLSGENERAL NEWSNEWS

Water Ministry should coordinate water relief not oppose it

* *Water Ministry should coordinate water relief not oppose it* * “Instead of fighting those who want to help, the DWS should embrace active citizenry...

— February 2018 — 376 views --> NEWSWATER AND ENVIRONMENT

Eskom starts slow, grueling turnaround

* *Eskom starts slow, grueling turnaround* * “Eskom’s interim financial results were, as expected, not encouraging, given the fact that auditors expre...

— January 2018 — 329 views --> ENERGYESKOM

Anoj Singh should lose accounting licence and go to jail

* *Anoj Singh should lose accounting licence and go to jail* * “Anoj Singh is a wrecking ball. This man should never practice as an accountant again,”...

— January 2018 — 354 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

New Board gives hope for Eskom turnaround

* *New Board gives hope for Eskom turnaround* * “We welcome the change in leadership and especially the inclusion of experienced business, finance and...

— January 2018 — 339 views --> ENERGYESKOM

Proposed Drought Levy flawed due to cooperative governance glitches – OUTA

* *Proposed Drought Levy flawed due to cooperative governance glitches – OUTA* * “There appears to be a strong undercurrent of political point-scoring...

— January 2018 — 365 views --> GENERAL NEWSNEWSWATER AND ENVIRONMENT

OUTA welcomes DA reversal on Cape Town drought levy

* *OUTA welcomes DA reversal on Cape Town drought levy* * OUTA is on record as raising concern about the legality of the proposed drought levy. The Ci...

— January 2018 — 356 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITANGENERAL NEWSWATERWATER AND ENVIRONMENTWESTERN CAPE

OUTA challenges Cape Town on illegal drought levy

* *OUTA challenges Cape Town on illegal drought levy* * On 20 December 2017, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) issued a letter of demand to Ci...

— December 2017 — 391 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITANNEWSWATER AND ENVIRONMENTWESTERN CAPE

5.23% Eskom increase a bittersweet victory to South Africans

* *5.23% Eskom increase a bittersweet victory to South Africans* * This means the average price stays under R1/kWh. “This is a bittersweet victory for...

— December 2017 — 351 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

Insufficient change in new Eskom board

* *Insufficient change in new Eskom board* * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) commends the two new appointments but is concerned about the re...

— December 2017 — 337 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWSSTATE CAPTURE

Minister's Energy Indaba is not consultation

* *Minister's Energy Indaba is not consultation* * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) strongly opposes the way this Indaba has been arranged an...

— December 2017 — 334 views --> ENERGY

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