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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 — 3455 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 — 2193 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 — 2016 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 — 4942 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 — 4124 views

City of Joburg admits levy was rubbish

*City of Joburg admits levy was rubbish* Today City of Johannesburg MMC Mpho Moerane announced that the City will drop the proposed R50 recycling l...

— May 2021 — 3124 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 — 5943 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 — 2318 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 — 3839 views

Minister Mantashe wants to build nuclear power stations

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— November 2020 — 2727 views

Joburg councillors should vote for residents not themselves

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— July 2020 — 3314 views

Removal of prepaid charge from Joburg budget a good start but not enough

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— June 2020 — 2777 views

CoJ draft budget ignores economic realities

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— June 2020 — 3202 views

COJ wants to increase tariffs while residents are struggling to survive

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— June 2020 — 4050 views

No to any increase in municipal electricity prices, says OUTA

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— April 2020 — 3022 views

How much are you paying for prepaid electricity in Joburg?

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— March 2020 — 49602 views

Traffic pointsmen to relieve Joburg congestion soon

**Traffic pointsmen to relieve Joburg congestion soon* * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), motorists and residents have called on the City of...

— September 2019 — 2661 views

Enviro taxes must bring real change

*Enviro taxes must bring real change* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has urged Government to ensure that environmental taxes be clearly ...

— July 2019 — 3017 views

IRP 2018: Right move towards a low carbon energy transition

*IRP 2018: Right move towards a low carbon energy transition* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted its comments on the draft Int...

— October 2018 — 1787 views

Stronger justice system will help combat crime

*Stronger justice system will help combat crime* ** The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) calls for the strengthening of the police crime intellig...

— September 2018 — 1740 views

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