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The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is going to court to challenge the legality of the City of Johannesburg (COJ) new by-law on privately owned closed-circuit television cameras (CCTV), which sets up convoluted rules requiring registration and City access to private data. OUTA’s case is against the City of Johannesburg, and the City’s municipal manager …
OUTA has welcomed the arrests and appearance in court today of former Transnet executives Brian Molefe, Siyabonga Gama, Anoj Singh and Thamsanqa Jiyane, saying that the arrests are a welcome breakthrough and underscore the need for more resources for investigation and prosecution of state capture. This is understood to be part of the investigations into …
On this, the International Day of Parliamentarism, OUTA is calling on active citizens to get more involved in Parliament. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) calls on Parliament to commit to stronger, more fearless oversight. Our Parliament is at its best when it is both watchdog and bridge: a watchdog that checks the power of …
OUTA has asked Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy to waive fines and temporary licences for those whose new driving licence cards are stuck in the backlog. The Department of Transport reported a backlog of 690 000 driving licence cards last week (see here), arising from the breakdown earlier this year of the sole card-printing machine …
OUTA’s 2024/25 annual report calls out deep state dysfunction and calls on citizens to push for accountability in the state The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) 2024/25 annual report, released today, reflects on South Africa’s deteriorating governance landscape and the growing role of civil society in holding the state to account. In the annual report, …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the decision by the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) to place its CEO, Collins Letsoalo, on special leave amid mounting allegations of corruption, financial mismanagement, and governance failures during his tenure. This move is long overdue and reflects the gravity of the allegations against Letsoalo. As …
OUTA urges the public to ensure the SETAs are used for the good of the country, not individual gain. Every five years, the Minister of Higher Education has an opportunity to renew the boards and the chairpersons of the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs). That time is now and, judging from our work in …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) views Budget 3.0, tabled by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 21 May 2025, as a tacit admission that government can no longer rely on outdated fiscal habits in the face of economic stagnation and unsustainable debt levels. The revised budget underscores an uncomfortable truth: the fiscal taps are running …
The SETAs manage about R20bn a year in funds raised directly from employers, and OUTA wants to see ethical, independent and qualified individuals on those boards. Recently, there has been significant confusion regarding the appointment of new board chairs for the sector education and training authorities (SETAs). The recent outcry from political parties and civil …
Despite acknowledging Johannesburg’s worsening service crisis, the Mayor’s 2025 State of the City Address address lacked credible plans, timelines, or consequences, leaving residents with more promises and no delivery. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) and the Johannesburg Community Action Network (JoburgCAN) have reviewed Executive Mayor Dada Morero’s 2025 State of the City Address (SOCA) …
Minister orders SIU probe as OUTA publishes report to expose fraud at vehicle testing stations. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has decided to publicly release its investigation report on fraudulent roadworthy certificates. In another development, the Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, requested the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate the widespread corruption at vehicle testing …
OUTA supports new amendment bill aimed at regulating ministerial benefits, as a move towards strengthened enforcement for an ethical public service. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has made a formal submission to Parliament in support of the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Amendment Bill, 2025, urging lawmakers to close dangerous loopholes that enable unchecked …
OUTA wants answers from Minister Creecy Card validity extensions, a broken printing system and a scrapped tender: OUTA says motorists deserve transparency and action The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has formally written to Minister Barbara Creecy, requesting urgent feedback on three critical issues affecting motorists: the extension of the driver’s licence card validity period, …
OUTA calls for an urgent parliamentary investigation into the BDM project and action against those implicated in the mismanagement and wastage of public funds. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted a research report to the Portfolio Committee on Communication and Digital Technologies, detailing key challenges that have plagued the Broadcasting Digital Migration (BDM) …
Tax bracket creep has cost South Africans tens of thousands of rand, while government fails to cut waste and recover lost revenue, The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has submitted its response to Parliament on Budget 2025, strongly rejecting National Treasury’s proposals to increase VAT and once again, freeze personal income tax brackets. These proposals, …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) acknowledges the complex challenges faced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he delivered the 2025 Budget. However, OUTA is deeply concerned by the announcement of a VAT increase, set to take effect by 0.5% points a year over the next two years, bringing VAT to 16%. This is a …
Investigation reveals some testing stations issuing fraudulent roadworthy certificates in Limpopo and North West without mandatory inspections The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) compiled a damning investigative report uncovering systemic fraud in vehicle test stations (VTSs). OUTA’s investigation revealed several instances where vehicles failed roadworthy inspections in Gauteng, only to be issued with a certificate …
OUTA and partners launch ParliMeter, a ground-breaking parliamentary oversight tool OUTA, PMG and OpenUp worked together to build this online tool to help anyone track what’s going on in Parliament The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), in collaboration with OpenUp and the Parliamentary Monitoring Group (PMG), is proud to announce the official launch today of …
The blocking will save taxpayers as much as R898.597 million, thanks to whistleblowers, OUTA, a responsive minister and the AGSA. An OUTA investigation which identified irregularities in the massive driving licence card machine tender has resulted in legal action now being taken by the Ministry of Transport to block the tender award. “This outcome is …
OUTA calls out government’s hollow anti-corruption rhetoric at G20 Summit and presents Minister of Finance with input for R500bn savings and additional income for Budget 2025. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes with concern the statements made by Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi at the G20 Anti-Corruption Working Group on Monday 3 March 2025, where …
Activists gather outside the City Council in Braamfontein to picket about water challenges affecting millions of residents
OUTA supports a central register for dismissed public service employees, but after reviewing it, flags risks of abuse and lack of consequence management for non-compliance As a firm advocate for accountability-driven laws, OUTA has closely examined the proposed Public Administration Management Regulations for the Central Register (PAMR). This initiative aims to create a central register …
NSFAS blamed for student accommodation challenges
CPUT students have been sleeping outside and in hallways