Public Service Commission Bill is a step in the right direction . Image: OUTA Public Service Commission Bill is a step in the right direction OUTA wants the Public Service Commission Bill to help professionalise the public service and improve transparency. “OUTA’s... GOVERNANCE PARLIAMENT STATE CAPTURE Jul 11, 2023
Parliament’s failure to implement state capture recommendations undermines democracy . Image: OUTA Parliament’s failure to implement state capture recommendations undermines democracy WATCH our short video (1 min 26 sec) on Parliament and accountability here In a vibrant democracy, th... PARLIAMENT STATE CAPTURE Jun 30, 2023
Fund the IEC properly rather than political parties . Image: Flickr/GovtZA Fund the IEC properly rather than political parties The National Assembly has passed the Appropriation Bill without addressing the cuts to the Electoral Commission (IEC) budget,... BUDGET ELECTIONS PARLIAMENT Jun 12, 2023
Stronger law on political party funding needed . Image: Flickr/GovernmentZA Stronger law on political party funding needed On 5 May 2023, My Vote Counts (MVC), the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), together with other organisations and indivi... ACCOUNTABILITY ELECTIONS PARLIAMENT POLITICAL PARTY FUNDING STATE CAPTURE May 9, 2023
No integrity, no problem for our MPs . Image: Then President Jacob Zuma congratulates Mosebenzi Zwane on his appointment as Minister of Mineral Resources in September 2015. Picture: Flickr/GovZA No integrity, no problem for our MPs Moseb... ACCOUNTABILITY GUPTAS MOSEBENZI ZWANE PARLIAMENT STATE CAPTURE TRANSPORT May 3, 2023
South Africa’s marine and maritime interests at risk if decisive action not taken . Image: Shutterstock South Africa’s marine and maritime interests at risk if decisive action not taken The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) was established in April 1998 with a mandate... PARLIAMENT TRANSPORT May 2, 2023
Electoral Amendment Act now law, but OUTA still concerned about constitutionality . Image: Flickr/GovtZA Electoral Amendment Bill now law, but OUTA still concerned about constitutionality The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) acknowledges the President’s assent to the Electoral... ELECTIONS PARLIAMENT Apr 17, 2023
Electoral reform bill: Will the President sign it? . Image: Flickr/GovZA Electoral reform bill: Will the President sign it? The Electoral Amendment Bill is on the President’s desk for signature. It does not provide the broader electoral reform OUTA wa... ACCOUNTABILITY ELECTIONS PARLIAMENT Feb 24, 2023
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 acknowledged many of the problems but did not offer believable... ELECTRICITY ESKOM GOVERNANCE PARLIAMENT SONA STATE CAPTURE Feb 10, 2023
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 Address (SONA) at the formal opening of Parliament. He w... ESKOM GOVERNANCE PARLIAMENT SONA STATE CAPTURE Feb 7, 2023
For the fourth time, OUTA tells Parliament the electoral bill isn’t good enough Image: Flickr/GovernmentZA For the fourth time, OUTA tells Parliament the electoral bill isn’t good enough On 27 January 2023 OUTA submitted comment to the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs criticis... ACCOUNTABILITY CONCOURT ELECTIONS PARLIAMENT Feb 1, 2023
Court had no other option but to grant another extension on electoral bill Image: GovernmentZA Court had no other option but to grant another extension on electoral bill The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) says it takes note of the extension of the deadline for amendme... ACCOUNTABILITY CONCOURT ELECTIONS PARLIAMENT Jan 24, 2023