How OUTA exposed R898 million “tender manipulation” by French multinational
A French multinational company has become embroiled in a third tender controversy, this time to produce “smart driving licence cards” at an inflated cost of R898,597 million - nearly double the budget.
In this...
Nail in the coffin for e-tolls — Shutdown date announced
The official shutdown date for e-tolls in Gauteng has been confirmed, just more than a decade after the much-abhorred system first came into use.
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has published a government gazette...
How much more you are coughing up per tank of petrol — 2013 vs 2023
South African motorists are paying as much as R990.40 more to fill their tank in October 2023 than they were 10 years ago.
While the government's taxes on a litre of fuel are partially to blame, the most significant increases...
Afriforum begins court battle over 5-year licence card validity
The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria heard Afriforum's legal application calling for the scrapping of the five-year validity periods on South Africa's driver's licence cards on Monday, 7 August 2023.
The civil rights...
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minister of transport
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Just extend licence card expiry period already — Outa
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) believes extending driver's licence card validity periods to eight years is a step in the right direction but isn't happy with the minister's approach to passing the necessary legislation.
Transport...
How South Africans could be paying R330 less for a tank of petrol
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy recently increased South Africa’s fuel prices, hiking petrol by 75c per litre.
This has driven the price of unleaded 93-octane petrol to R20.07 per litre, while unleaded 95-octane...
R250 driver's licence online booking slot fee explained
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has clarified that a new online booking fee of R250 to secure a driver's licence renewal slot includes the licence card issuing fee.
This comes after civil action group Outa slammed the...
Eskom must ban corrupt companies - Outa
Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage said it is a mistake for Eskom to continue to do business with companies found guilty of corruption.
Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha confirmed that they continue to do business with companies that had to pay back the...
OUTA says paying for e-toll is funding a corrupt scheme
South African motorists and vehicle owners who continue to pay their e-toll bills are effectively funding a corrupt scheme.
This is according to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse OUTA, who recently spoke to...
Scrap TV licence fees in South Africa – Outa
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has called for the scrapping of TV licences, arguing this funding model for the SABC has failed.
This formed part of Outa’s feedback on the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies’ Draft White...
74% of e-toll income is paid to Austrian company – Outa
Outa has stated that 74% of e-toll income is paid to the Austrian e-toll collection company ETC.
Fight to have thousands of traffic fines in South Africa withdrawn
OUTA is pursuing legal avenues which will compel the RTIA and relevant metros to withdraw all unlawfully-processed traffic fines.
The fight against paying TV Licences in South Africa
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) said it is challenging both the need to pay your TV Licence and the methods the broadcaster is employing to collect outstanding fees.
Not paying your SABC TV licence – don’t stress
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) recently laid criminal charges against former SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng, members of the SABC board, and the broadcaster’s executive managers.
Outa ready to fight e-toll users’ court battles
Outa has “largely completed its preparations” to defend its members who have been summonsed for the non-payment of e-tolls, the organisation stated.
This is the number Sanral should be reporting: Outa
Outa has rubbished Sanral’s claims that there is a rush of motorists taking up the 60% e-toll discount.
Outa to defend R8-million e-toll bill in court
Outa will be going to court to defend members who received summonses for e-toll bills, including one for R8m, it said.
Outa to challenge Eskom electricity price hike in court
Outa has stated it will challenge Nersa’s decision to grant Eskom a 9.4% electricity tariff increase by approaching the North Gauteng High Court.