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OUTA welcomes NERSA's promises of better oversight on Eskom

Eskom didn’t get the price increases it wanted, but OUTA believes it still received more than it deserves. This is also a decision which reflects the...

— March 2019 — 1212 views --> ENERGY ESKOM NERSA

OUTA welcomes closure of Bosasa accounts

*OUTA welcomes closure of Bosasa accounts* The decision by the banks to close the Bosasa accounts is a welcome development in the fight against corrup...

— February 2019 — 692 views --> BOSASA STATE CAPTURE

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 — 767 views --> AGRIZZI BOSASA STATE CAPTURE

OUTA objects to ESKOM's tariff hikes at NERSA hearings

Today the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) starts public hearings on Eskom’s fourth multi-year price determination (MYPD4) of electricity tariffs, fo...

Ivor Cleary

— January 2019 — 623 views --> ENERGY ESKOM NERSA

OUTA sets its sights on Cape Town metro as it launches local government branch

* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) presented its OUTA Local strategy in Milnerton, Cape Town. ** Various leaders of Residents Associations, B...

Ivor Cleary

— November 2018 — 661 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY

CR Cabinet shuffle – both good & bad

*CR Cabinet shuffle – both good & bad* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the merging of Telecommunications and Postal Services wit...

— November 2018 — 398 views --> GOVERNMENT POLICY

Government's shady stealth decisions

*Government's shady stealth decisions * ** Last year on 15 August 2017, OUTA identified an opportunity to change the law and prevent all Public Par...

— June 2018 — 418 views --> GENERAL NEWS GOVERNMENT POLICY NEWS OUTA

A new but compromised Cabinet for growth

*A new but compromised Cabinet for growth* ** "It is clear that President Ramaphosa had to make some serious concessions in his new Cabinet, however, ...

— February 2018 — 364 views --> GENERAL NEWS GOVERNMENT POLICY

Where’s the plan in #Budget2018, Minister Gigaba?

*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...

— February 2018 — 346 views --> GENERAL NEWS GOVERNMENT POLICY TAX POLICY

Thank you, Mr President, now let’s all get to work

*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...

— February 2018 — 424 views --> GENERAL NEWS GOVERNMENT POLICY

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 — 363 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN GENERAL NEWS WATER WATER AND ENVIRONMENT WESTERN 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 — 397 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN NEWS WATER AND ENVIRONMENT WESTERN CAPE

OUTA demands 0% electricity tariff increase at NERSA public hearings

* *OUTA demands 0% electricity tariff increase at NERSA public hearings* * “In our request for NERSA not to grant approval for any electricity tariff ...

— November 2017 — 382 views --> ENERGY ESKOM NERSA

Save our economy and give Eskom 0%, OUTA tells NERSA

* *Save our economy and give Eskom 0%, OUTA tells NERSA* * “Eskom as it currently operates, cannot survive financially in any plausible future scenari...

— October 2017 — 363 views --> ENERGY ESKOM NERSA

OUTA petitions against holiday season “consultation”

* *OUTA petitions against holiday season “consultation”* * The petition is here: https://www.outa.co.za/petitiontoparliament/ OUTA encourages supporte...

— July 2017 — 362 views --> GOVERNMENT POLICY STATE CAPTURE

France to drop carbon tax plan: Les Echos

* *France to drop carbon tax plan: Les Echos** * * The newspaper, quoting several sources, said the socialist government will not include the carbon t...

— November 2016 — 334 views --> CARBON TAX GOVERNMENT POLICY

OUTA applauds appeal court judgement on Western Cape e-tolls

* *OUTA applauds appeal court judgement on Western Cape e-tolls* * Aside from a number of questionable actions by SANRAL on the Western Cape Winelands...

— September 2016 — 347 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITAN ETOLLS SANRAL TRANSPORT WESTERN CAPE

OUTA investigating class action against Eskom

* *OUTA investigating class action against Eskom* * We congratulate the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chambers and others with their successful court ap...

— August 2016 — 338 views --> ENERGY ESKOM NERSA

Hlaudi’s dilemmas are far from over

* *Hlaudi’s dilemmas are far from over* * “Not only is it an important victory for press freedom, but proof that our constitution and human rights are...

— July 2016 — 345 views --> HLAUDI MOTSOENENG SABC Special Projects

OUTA calls for Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s removal and full investigation of the SABC

* *OUTA calls for Hlaudi Motsoeneng’s removal and full investigation of the SABC* * “While we welcome the ANC’s eventual call for an investigation int...

— July 2016 — 348 views --> HLAUDI MOTSOENENG SABC Special Projects