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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 — 1200 views --> ENERGYESKOMNERSA

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 — 616 views --> ENERGYESKOMNERSA

Stop political meddling at SABC

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) cautions Government and  Minister of Communications Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams to stop meddling in the SABC. “O...

Ivor Cleary
— December 2018 — 641 views --> SABC

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 — 652 views --> CAPE TOWN METROPOLITANMUNICIPALITY

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 — 393 views --> GOVERNMENT POLICY

Accountability looms for SABC's Aguma

*Accountability looms for SABC's Aguma* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the announcement made by the SIU to hold the former Chie...

— November 2018 — 366 views --> SABC

New leadership strengthens hope for SABC renewal

*New leadership strengthens hope for SABC renewal* ** It is encouraging to see the experience that the two executives bring to the table. These are ap...

— June 2018 — 412 views --> GENERAL NEWSSABC

Motsoeneng must pay

*Motsoeneng Must Pay*** Motsoeneng is synonymous with catastrophe at the SABC in terms of reputational damage to the corporation, maladministration, c...

— June 2018 — 425 views --> GENERAL NEWSNEWSSABC

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 — 411 views --> GENERAL NEWSGOVERNMENT POLICYNEWSOUTA

OUTA goes to court to increase SABC claim against Hlaudi

*OUTA goes to court to increase SABC claim against Hlaudi* ** OUTA has applied to the high court to intervene in the SABC’s case against Hlaudi Motsoe...

— April 2018 — 379 views --> GENERAL NEWSSABC

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 — 348 views --> GENERAL NEWSGOVERNMENT 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 — 338 views --> GENERAL NEWSGOVERNMENT POLICYTAX 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 — 415 views --> GENERAL NEWSGOVERNMENT 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 — 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

Stop the appointment of another problem leader at SABC

* *Stop the appointment of another problem leader at SABC* * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) applauds Rachel Kalidass for her principled Non...

— November 2017 — 393 views --> SABC

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 — 371 views --> ENERGYESKOMNERSA

Motsoeneng and Tebele must pay SABC 8 costs, not just SABC

* *Motsoeneng and Tebele must pay SABC 8 costs, not just SABC* * “OUTA welcomes this decision. However, the embattled public broadcaster should not ha...

— November 2017 — 413 views --> SABC

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 — 354 views --> ENERGYESKOMNERSA

Stop political meddling in SABC board appointments

* *Stop political meddling in SABC board appointments* * “We’re concerned that President Zuma is deliberately delaying the appointment of the new boar...

— October 2017 — 360 views --> SABC

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