OUTA paving the way in public interest litigation
OUTA goes to court to increase SABC claim against Hlaudi
SABC’s R10m claim against Hlaudi is not big enough, says OUTA.
OUTA has applied to the high court to intervene in the SABC’s case against Hlaudi Motsoeneng, by arguing that SABC should be claiming more money from Motsoeneng.
OUTA filed… Get more
Eskom coal problems underline need for SIU inquiry
South Africa cannot afford the costs of poor mismanagement at Eskom.
OUTA is concerned about current reports of serious coal supply problems at Eskom, while the utility is busy applying for R66.6 billion in its RCA claw-back from the public… Get more
KPMG clean up essential for integrity
The writing is on the wall for inefficient SOE boards
This is the SOE clean up we’ve been waiting for, says OUTA.
OUTA welcomes Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan’s replacement of the Denel board and promise to hold wrongdoers accountable and “follow the money”. The new board must… Get more
Hooray, state action at last on Eskom & Transnet
President Ramaphosa has ordered the SIU to investigate Eskom’s coal contracts, new power station projects and the McKinsey-Trillian-Regiments Capital contracts. OUTA says this is long overdue.
OUTA welcomes the new Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation into Eskom and Transnet, as… Get more
Cool heads required to reposition Eskom to financial sustainability
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) would like to set the record straight relating to Cosatu’s allegation of OUTA’s meddling with Eskom’s possible retrenchments as published in the media statement dated 4 April 2018.
First and foremost, OUTA is very… Get more
AARTO fix isn’t good enough
Road safety needs urgent help, but the proposed AARTO Amendment Bill is not the answer, says OUTA.
OUTA believes that the proposed changes to the AARTO law are impractical, irrational and legally flawed.
“If the AARTO Amendment Bill is… Get more
OUTA concerned by Internet Censorship Bill
OUTA concerned by Internet Censorship Bill
OUTA is concerned that the Film and Publications Amendment Bill is aimed at censoring online content with the intention of silencing civil society and limiting transparency in government.
“South Africa has worked hard… Get more
OUTA pleased with Parliament’s action against Faith Muthambi
OUTA welcomes Parliament’s call for its ethics committee to investigate Faith Muthambi’s conduct, after considering an OUTA report on her conduct.
OUTA is pleased that its comprehensive report “No Room To Hide”, handed to Parliament in June last… Get more