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OUTA goes to court to overturn the electricity State of Disaster

*OUTA goes to court to overturn the electricity State of Disaster* * OUTA is bringing an urgent application against the government to overturn the...

— February 2023 — 3960 views

Another disappointing SONA of empty promises and desperation

*Another disappointing SONA of empty promises and desperation* * The President’s State of the Nation Address failed to inspire confidence. He ackn...

— February 2023 — 2676 views

This year’s SONA cannot dodge the national crisis

*This year's SONA cannot dodge the national crisis* * On Thursday 9 February, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver his annual State of the Nation...

— February 2023 — 1870 views

Judgment on National Nuclear Regulator underlines role of board: nuclear regulation, not nuclear advocacy

Image: GroundUp/OUTA *Judgment on National Nuclear Regulator underlines role of board: regulation, not nuclear advocacy* The Western Cape High Cour...

— January 2023 — 1452 views

Corruption, chaos, fake licences, officials and opportunists ripping off the public: this is Gauteng’s driving licence system

Illustration: Flickr/GovernmentZA/OUTA *Corruption, chaos, fake licences, officials and opportunists ripping off the public: this is Gauteng’s driv...

— September 2022 — 2947 views

Minister faces reality and grants motorists a 15-day reprieve

Minister * *faces reality and grants motorists a 15-day reprieve* * After weeks of ignoring the chaos and incompetence in his own department, Mini...

— April 2022 — 1837 views

Ministry struggles to balance electricity proposals with public need for clear, supportable solutions

*Ministry struggles to balance electricity proposals with public need for clear, supportable solutions* Electricity regulation and pricing affects ...

— March 2022 — 1748 views

Parliament fails again, putting party ahead of country in electoral reform bill

*Parliament fails again, putting party ahead of country in electoral reform bill* Parliament’s public hearings on the crucial Electoral Amendment B...

— March 2022 — 2035 views

Parliament is a failed institution says OUTA

Parliament is a failed institution* Parliamentarians have been metaphorically burning down the institution of Parliament for years, threatening Sout...

— March 2022 — 2109 views

Zondo report confirms that Dudu Myeni was delinquent and a corrupt, negligent and incompetent SAA chairperson

Zondo * *report confirms that Dudu Myeni was delinquent and a corrupt, negligent and incompetent SAA chairperson* * Will the hundreds of millions ...

— January 2022 — 5229 views

We object: Advocate Mkhwebane and Judge Hlophe are not Chief Justice material

*We object: Advocate Mkhwebane and Judge Hlophe are not Chief Justice material* * * OUTA has submitted formal objections to the President’s Nominat...

— October 2021 — 2505 views

Digital Vibes fiasco highlights need for lifestyle audits and ethical transparency

*Digital Vibes fiasco highlights need for lifestyle audits and ethical transparency* How many others in positions of authority were also implicated...

— September 2021 — 2866 views

Central state capture suspect arrested and appears in court

Central state capture suspect arrested and appears in court* *Here’s a reminder of how Kuben Moodley fits into the state capture network* Kubenther...

— September 2021 — 8570 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 — 9955 views

Forget TV licences or levies and fund SABC directly from the fiscus instead

*Forget TV licences or levies and fund SABC directly from the fiscus instead* The SABC is a vital public service and should be funded accordingly, ...

— September 2021 — 2317 views

SABC's survival is crucial for democracy

*SABC's survival is crucial for democracy* The SABC Bill should address the funding crisis for the public broadcaster by regularising state funding...

— August 2021 — 2375 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 — 2429 views

A Cabinet reshuffle that signals a President still trapped in cadre deployment

*A Cabinet reshuffle that signals a President still trapped in cadre deployment* There’s not much to cheer about in President Ramaphosa’s new Cabin...

— August 2021 — 4533 views

SCA judgment opens way for more delinquency actions against SOE directors

*SCA judgment opens way for more delinquency actions against SOE directors* Dudu Myeni remains a delinquent director for life, barring her from hol...

— April 2021 — 3896 views

Dudu Myeni delinquency order takes effect

Dudu Myeni delinquency order takes effect* Today the Pretoria High Court struck off the roll Dudu Myeni’s application against her delinquency order...

— February 2021 — 6742 views