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It’s time to scrap the backward-looking electricity price top-up system

*It’s time to scrap the backward-looking electricity price top-up system* OUTA calls again for the scrapping of the Regulatory Clearing Account (RC...

— March 2022 — 1933 views

The Eskom problem won’t be helped by higher prices

*The Eskom problem won’t be helped by higher prices* OUTA calls for the 10% electricity price increase to be blocked and replaced by urgent attempt...

— February 2022 — 3553 views

OUTA calls on NERSA to reject Eskom’s outrageous price increase request

OUTA calls on NERSA to reject Eskom's outrageous increase request* If the economy is to recover, electricity prices must be affordable and consumer...

— January 2022 — 2295 views

More thoughtful consultation is needed on the new electricity price methodology

More thoughtful consultation is needed on the new electricity price methodology * Don’t rush these crucial pricing rules, NERSA. South ...

— November 2021 — 2092 views

High Court emphasises importance of transparency and orders Services SETA to hand over hidden information to OUTA

*High Court emphasises importance of transparency and orders Services SETA to hand over hidden information to OUTA* It took 34 months but the Organ...

— November 2021 — 3457 views

We want to see NERSA’s reasons for approving the Karpowership licences

We want to see NERSA's reasons for approving the Karpowership licences* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) wants to see the National Energy ...

— September 2021 — 5040 views

Karpowerships: No permits, no clarity, no value, no thanks

*Karpowerships: No permits, no clarity, no value, no thanks* * OUTA has submitted a formal objection to the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) over...

— August 2021 — 4218 views

OUTA goes to court to demand information on Services SETA contract

*OUTA goes to court to demand information on Services SETA contract* On 8 June, OUTA’s legal challenge to the Services Sector Education and Trainin...

— June 2021 — 2136 views

Joburg’s third attempt to load prepaid electricity bills with a monthly charge should fail

*Joburg’s third attempt to load prepaid electricity bills with a monthly charge should fail* The City of Johannesburg’s third attempt to add a fixe...

— May 2021 — 6306 views

Dear NERSA, public consultation takes more than a few days

Dear NERSA, public consultation takes more than a few days * OUTA has asked the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) to reconsider the extremely limit...

— March 2021 — 2386 views

Keeping the lights on: This is how you pay for state capture in 2021

*Keeping the lights on: This is how you pay for state capture in 2021* South African electricity consumers will again pay for years of state captur...

— January 2021 — 3916 views

Minister Mantashe wants to build nuclear power stations

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— November 2020 — 2820 views

No to any increase in municipal electricity prices, says OUTA

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— April 2020 — 3096 views

OUTA goes to court to get details of dodgy Services SETA contract

**OUTA goes to court to get details of dodgy Services SETA contract* * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has filed an application in the Johan...

— October 2019 — 3530 views

Ending corrupt contract is not enough, OUTA tells Services SETA

**Ending corrupt contract is not enough, OUTA tells Services SETA* * The Services SETA has finally dumped the business it used to pay learner stipends...

— September 2019 — 3941 views

OUTA welcomes Dlamini resignation

*OUTA welcomes Dlamini resignation* Dlamini came into OUTA’s cross hairs during her tenure as Social Development Minister which saw her defy a const...

— June 2019 — 2593 views

OUTA hopes Pandor's plan will rescue SETAs

*OUTA hopes Pandor's plan will rescue SETAs* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the promulgation of the National Skills Development...

— March 2019 — 2421 views

SONA 2019 jobs promise requires fixing SETAs

*SONA 2019 jobs promise requires fixing SETAs* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) believes that if Government is serious about creating jobs f...

— February 2019 — 2519 views

Bathabile Dlamini finally held to account

*Bathabile Dlamini finally held to account* ** The Constitutional Court None [1]*today ordered* in a unanimous judgment that former Minister of Social...

— September 2018 — 2711 views

OUTA investigates three more SETAs

*OUTA investigates three more SETAs* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has been inundated with additional claims of corruption at the (Sect...

— July 2018 — 2596 views