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OUTA boosts its energy sector portfolio

*OUTA boosts its energy sector portfolio* ** OUTA has recently appointed Mr Ronald Chauke as its Energy Portfolio Manager, who joins OUTA with a wealt...

— April 2018 — 442 views --> ENERGYGENERAL NEWSNEWSOUTA

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 — 404 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

Hooray, state action at last on Eskom and Transnet

*Hooray, state action at last on Eskom and Transnet* ** OUTA welcomes the new Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into Eskom and Transnet, ...

— April 2018 — 361 views --> ESKOMGENERAL NEWSTRANSNET

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 — 417 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 — 346 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 — 351 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 — 350 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

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 — 393 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 — 395 views --> ENERGYESKOMGENERAL NEWS

OUTA welcomes Lynne Brown’s resignation

*OUTA welcomes Lynne Brown’s resignation* ** The former Minister of Public Enterprises resigned as a member of Parliament effective 27 February 2018. ...

— March 2018 — 371 views --> ESKOMGENERAL NEWSSTATE CAPTURE

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 — 314 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 — 371 views --> ETOLLSGENERAL NEWSNEWS

Matshela Koko’s resignation is breath of fresh air at Eskom

* *Matshela Koko’s resignation is breath of fresh air at Eskom* * "Matshela Koko is a technical delinquent who is beyond redemption as he is unable to...

— February 2018 — 355 views --> ESKOMGENERAL NEWSSTATE CAPTURE

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 — 369 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 — 321 views --> ENERGYESKOM

OUTA welcomes Molefe 'pay back the money' judgment

* *OUTA welcomes Molefe 'pay back the money' judgment* * OUTA believes that Thursday’s judgment by the Pretoria High Court is another significant blow...

— January 2018 — 343 views --> ESKOMSTATE CAPTURE

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 — 346 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 — 332 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 — 358 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 — 349 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITANGENERAL NEWSWATERWATER AND ENVIRONMENTWESTERN CAPE

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