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Another promise of a decision on e-tolls

Picture: OUTA *Another promise of a decision on e-tolls* Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has once again * promised an announcement [1] * on an al...

— July 2022 — 2255 views

Orange overalls loom for former Transnet officials and Gupta associates

O* *range overalls loom for former Transnet officials and Gupta associates* OUTA is very pleased to hear about the * arrest [1] *of six former Tran...

— May 2022 — 4336 views

OUTA files legal challenge to overturn NERSA’s Karpowership licences

*OUTA files legal challenge to overturn NERSA’s Karpowership licences* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has file...

— April 2022 — 5858 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 — 3549 views

South Africa is road-shedding because provincial and local governments don’t maintain roads, not because of e-tolls

*South Africa is road-shedding because provincial and local governments don’t maintain roads, not because of e-tolls* OUTA regards Minister of Tra...

— February 2022 — 7568 views

OUTA asks high court to give SANRAL CEO 10 days to hand over court-ordered information on the N4 toll contract or face a jail sentence

*OUTA asks high court to give SANRAL CEO 10 days to hand over court-ordered information on the N4 toll contract or face a jail sentence* * OUTA ha...

— January 2022 — 4798 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 — 2284 views

OUTA: Decision to scrap e-tolls not final until enacted

*Decision to scrap e-tolls not final until enacted* OUTA notes the * Moneyweb article [1] * which states that Cabinet has made a decision to scrap e...

— November 2021 — 4885 views

Court orders SANRAL to give OUTA the N4 toll road operator’s contract and financial records

Court orders SANRAL to give OUTA the N4 toll road operator's contract and financial records* OUTA has won a high court order against SANRAL, which...

— November 2021 — 11320 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 — 2089 views

OUTA’s legal challenge against AARTO starts today in the Pretoria High Court

*OUTA’s legal challenge against AARTO starts today in the Pretoria High Court * * On Monday 18 October, OUTA will be in the Pretoria High Court to...

— October 2021 — 4854 views

Could e-tolls be funding corruption?

*Could e-tolls be funding corruption?* Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula responded to questions in Parliament on Wednesday about the future of the...

— September 2021 — 10055 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 — 5035 views

E-toll debt is no reason to hold onto a failed scheme

E-toll debt is no reason to hold onto a failed scheme * The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) suggests that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana w...

— September 2021 — 3040 views

Oh no: NERSA takes SA another step towards new nuclear

Oh no: NERSA takes SA another step towards new nuclear power stations* OUTA is extremely concerned that the National Energy Regulator (NERSA) elec...

— August 2021 — 2504 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 — 4215 views

OUTA calls for bail to be denied to ensure the man accused of being a key money launderer for the Guptas stands trial

*OUTA calls for bail to be denied to ensure the man accused of being a key money launderer for the Guptas stands trial* The NPA’s case against Iqbal...

— June 2021 — 5629 views

OUTA on announcement of e-tolls scrapping: no celebrations before official announcement

*OUTA on announcement of e-tolls scrapping: no celebrations before official announcement* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) reacted with ca...

— May 2021 — 17593 views

Department of Transport continues to fail the public on e-tolls and other matters

*Department of Transport continues to fail the public on e-tolls and other matters* The sudden cancellation of the National Council of Provinces (N...

— May 2021 — 2742 views

OUTA takes SANRAL to court over national toll concessions

*OUTA takes SANRAL to court over national toll concessions* Court proceedings for a request for access to information (PAIA) by The Organisation Un...

— May 2021 — 5004 views