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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 — 9971 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 — 2982 views

Recall the driving licence fees notice and start again

Recall the driving licence fees notice and start again * * OUTA calls on the RTMC to recall, rewrite and reissue its poorly worded notice about fees...

— September 2021 — 2595 views

OUTA rejects government plan to extort fees for booking a driving licence renewal slot

*OUTA rejects government plan to extort fees for booking a driving licence renewal slot* OUTA rejects the Department of Transport proposal to char...

— September 2021 — 4936 views

Don’t force motorists to defy the law

Don't force motorists to defy the law* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) calls on the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, to extend the ...

— August 2021 — 3404 views

Show us the receipts!

* Show us the receipts! * * * The recent tragic days of violence in South Africa are, in large part, a legacy of state capture. The Civil Society Wo...

— July 2021 — 3703 views

Zuma's incarceration strengthens accountability

Zuma's incarceration strengthens accountability * OUTA notes the arrest of Jacob Zuma, who spent his first night in jail late last night. We are re...

— July 2021 — 2317 views

Concourt stands up against impunity

*Concourt stands up against impunity* OUTA welcomes the Constitutional Court judgment sending Jacob Zuma to jail for 15 months with no possibility ...

— June 2021 — 5526 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 — 5530 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 — 17526 views

Driver’s licence problems: Minister should engage civil society to find lasting solutions

*Driver’s licence problems: Minister should engage civil society to find lasting solutions * From killing the queues to rooting out corruption – ar...

— May 2021 — 3194 views

OUTA’s section 27 referral to NPA exposes R4.5m laptop tender corruption under Ace Magashule

*OUTA’s section 27 referral to NPA exposes R4.5m laptop tender corruption under Ace Magashule* No procurement processes were followed for 277 lapto...

— May 2021 — 5640 views

OUTA makes submission on Special Appropriation Bill on SAA

*OUTA makes submission on Special Appropriation Bill on SAA* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), who today made a submission to the standing...

— May 2021 — 2721 views

OUTA to file submission to halt SAA subsidiaries bailouts

*OUTA to file submission to halt SAA subsidiaries bailouts* The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) wants the diversion of R2.7bn originally earm...

— May 2021 — 3101 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 — 2686 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 — 4912 views

Opinion - Transparency tussle: Sanral secrecy indicates roads agency has something to hide

*Transparency tussle: Sanral secrecy indicates roads agency has something to hide* **This opinion piece was first featured in the Daily Maverick** *...

— May 2021 — 3246 views

Zwane’s homework includes OUTA’s state capture report

*Zwane’s homework includes OUTA’s state capture report* Ignoring the evidence doesn’t make it go away. Former Minister of Mineral Resources Moseben...

— April 2021 — 3018 views

Opinion - Government’s unsustainable fuel related levies and taxes.

*Government’s unsustainable fuel related levies and taxes. * **This opinion piece was first featured in the Daily Maverick** * * * There is a posi...

— April 2021 — 4339 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 — 3916 views