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Tshwane City Manager cannot get off scot-free

**Tshwane City Manager cannot get off scot-free* * * * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has written to Gauteng CoGTA MEC Lebogang Maile im...

— July 2019 — 1450 views --> LOCAL GOVERNMENT TSHWANE

KZN government must take action against Gumede

*KZN government must take action against Gumede * ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has written to the MEC for Cooperative Governance and T...

— July 2019 — 659 views --> ETHEKWINI LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Local Municipalities demise is South Africa’s biggest threat

*Local Municipalities demise is South Africa’s biggest threat* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is not surprised at the Auditor General of...

— June 2019 — 1198 views --> LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Gupta leaks: The gift that keeps on giving

*Gupta leaks: The gift that keeps on giving* ** The Gupta leaks continue to expose the corrupt relationship between the Guptas and key individuals res...

— May 2019 — 659 views --> GUPTA GUPTAS STATE CAPTURE

Government mismanagement contributes to fuel price increases

*Government mismanagement contributes to fuel price increases*** Fuel and electricity prices go up this week and are strongly influenced by years of ...

— April 2019 — 853 views --> FUEL LEVY Fuel Price

A new fuel tax without clarity is unacceptable

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...

— February 2019 — 637 views --> FUEL LEVY TRANSPORT

OUTA calls for urgent action on Agrizzi testimony

*OUTA calls for urgent action on Agrizzi testimony* OUTA calls on Government to review and consider cancelling all existing contracts with Bosasa / Af...

— January 2019 — 760 views --> AGRIZZI BOSASA STATE CAPTURE

We need an independent water regulator, says OUTA and Water Shortage SA

The Department of Water and Sanitation’s failure to effectively regulate South Africa’s water sector requires serious and effective intervention, and ...

— January 2019 — 976 views --> WATER WSSA

Emfuleni plan is no solution

*Emfuleni plan is no solution* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is concerned that the Financial Recovery Plan for the dysfunctional Emfule...

— November 2018 — 409 views --> EMFULENI LOCAL GOVERNMENT

West Rand emergency services strike may lead to disaster

*West Rand emergency services strike may lead to disaster* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is concerned about the safety of communities o...

— November 2018 — 423 views --> GAUTENG LOCAL GOVERNMENT

OUTA Emfuleni issues letter of demand over Municipal Financial Recovery Plan

*OUTA Emfuleni issues letter of demand over Municipal Financial Recovery Plan* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called out the Municip...

— November 2018 — 435 views --> EMFULENI LOCAL GOVERNMENT

CoGTA's municipal repairs lack sustainable solutions

*CoGTA's municipal repairs lack sustainable solutions* ** “The local communities, including ratepayers’ associations and local businesses, have been c...

— August 2018 — 399 views --> BAKWENA EMFULENI GAUTENG GENERAL NEWS GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT GOVAN MBEKI LOCAL LOCAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS OUTA

OUTA firmly believes that scrapping e-tolls will immediately bring welcome relief

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) today is submitting a dossier packed with practical suggestions to help the Ministers in the Economic Cluste...

— July 2018 — 683 views --> ETOLLS FUEL LEVY Fuel Price

Guptas challenge freezing of mine rehab funds

* *Guptas challenge freezing of mine rehab funds** * * "Our application is being opposed by the trustees, Pushpaveni Govender, Optimum Coal Mine (Pty)...

— October 2017 — 348 views --> GUPTAS STATE CAPTURE

OUTA wins freeze on Gupta mine rehab funds at Bank of Baroda

* *OUTA wins freeze on Gupta mine rehab funds at Bank of Baroda* * “This is another sweet victory for South Africa, with the prevention of Gupta minin...

— September 2017 — 400 views --> GENERAL NEWS GUPTAS STATE CAPTURE

OUTA acts to freeze mine funds after Bank of Baroda dumps Guptas

* *OUTA acts to freeze mine funds after Bank of Baroda dumps Guptas* * The interdict is being filed in the Pretoria High Court today (21 Sept 2017) an...

— September 2017 — 358 views --> GUPTAS STATE CAPTURE

Eskom’s Gupta coal saga warrants absolute transparency

* *Eskom’s Gupta coal saga warrants absolute transparency* * Several glaring facts suggest that this transaction is highly irregular, some of which in...

— June 2016 — 376 views --> ENERGY ESKOM GUPTAS STATE CAPTURE

Government's anti-poor fuel levy suggestions is futile

**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...

— June 2015 — 314 views --> ETOLLS FUEL LEVY SANRAL TRANSPORT

Do the maths Minister: R3.65/litre is absurd!

**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...

— November 2014 — 340 views --> E-TOLL ADVISORY PANEL ETOLLS FUEL LEVY GAUTENG SANRAL TRANSPORT

SANRAL’s fuel levy argument “beyond simplistic”

**SANRAL’s fuel levy argument “beyond simplistic”* * Following SANRAL CEO Nazir Allis campaigning in Kwa-Zulu Natal last week Mr Mona turned up in Cap...

— March 2014 — 308 views --> ETOLLS FUEL LEVY GFIP SANRAL TRANSPORT