OUTA broadens AARTO investigation after RTIA discloses Appeals Tribunal details l Image: OUTA OUTA broadens AARTO investigation after RTIA discloses Appeals Tribunal details The existence of the Appeals Tribunal is no longer the question. Why it wasn't disclosed before AARTO came... DRIVERS LICENCE TRANSPORT Jul 31, 2026
Ten-year driving licences: Government finally heeds civil society’s call l Image: OUTA Ten-year driving licences: Government finally heeds civil society’s call Long-overdue reform will save motorists time and money and reduce pressure on South Africa’s inefficient licence-... DRIVERS LICENCE TRANSPORT Jul 30, 2026
OUTA investigation raises serious questions over 1,900% increase in INSETA student fund budget l Image: OUTA OUTA investigation raises serious questions over 1,900% increase in INSETA student fund budget OUTA is calling for a full financial investigation after uncovering major procurement and g... EDUCATION SETA Jul 27, 2026
DWS confirms most household borehole users do not need to register, says OUTA l Image: OUTA DWS confirms most household borehole users do not need to register, says OUTA OUTA's engagement with the Department of Water and Sanitation has provided legal certainty for thousands of ... MUNICIPALITY WATER Jul 22, 2026
Government cannot enforce AARTO before putting motorists' legal protections in place l Image: OUTA Government cannot enforce AARTO before putting motorists' legal protections in place OUTA has launched an urgent High Court application to suspend Phase 2 of AARTO, arguing that governme... AARTO TRANSPORT Jul 15, 2026
South Africans are tired of being punished for government failure they did not create l Image: OUTA This article first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 12 July 2026 South Africans are tired of being punished for government failure they did not create South Africa will not fix its muni... MUNICIPALITY OPINION PIECE Jul 13, 2026
Treasury is right to hold back Joburg's funding. Now the City must prove it can deliver l Image: OUTA Treasury is right to hold back Joburg's funding. Now the City must prove it can deliver OUTA welcomes Treasury’s firm stance but remains unconvinced by City of Johannesburg’s promises. N... CITY OF JOHANNESBURG FINANCE MUNICIPALITY Jul 8, 2026
OUTA: Disclose Joburg debt agreement before proceeding with electricity supply interruptions l Image: OUTA OUTA: Disclose Joburg debt agreement before proceeding with electricity supply interruptions Eskom must recover what it is owed, but paying residents should not become collateral damage ... CITY OF JOHANNESBURG ELECTRICITY ESKOM MUNICIPALITY Jul 1, 2026
Accountability is a human right. Parliament must protect it l Image: OUTA Accountability is a human right. Parliament must protect it. International Day of Parliamentarism provides an opportunity to reflect on how effective oversight safeguards South Africans’... PARLIAMENT Jun 30, 2026
Government must come clean on AARTO rollout as municipalities head to court l Image: OUTA Government must come clean on AARTO rollout as municipalities head to court With regulations still outstanding and municipalities challenging implementation, South Africans deserve answe... AARTO TRANSPORT Jun 29, 2026
No clean audits for metros as residents continue paying more for municipal failure l Image: OUTA No clean audits for metros as residents continue paying more for municipal failure Auditor-General report shows worsening metro governance despite modest improvements elsewhere Not a sin... AUDITOR GENERAL MUNICIPALITY Jun 24, 2026
Threat of Johannesburg electricity interruptions remains despite Eskom’s 30-day extension l Image: OUTA Threat of Johannesburg electricity interruptions remains despite Eskom’s 30-day extension 30-day extension gives residents more time to comment, but debt crisis remains unresolved Eskom ... CITY OF JOHANNESBURG ELECTRICITY ESKOM MUNICIPALITY Jun 18, 2026