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OUTA accuses NSFAS of monopolising student accommodation amid looming unrest

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse warns of a looming student accommodation crisis as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) owes R44 million to providers. The Private Student Housing Association, housing 80 thousand students, has threatened to block returning students if payments are not made within two weeks. OUTA’s Rudie Heyneke blames the scheme’s mismanagement, including a flawed portal and delayed payments, for putting students and landlords at risk. “Just […]

23 January 2025

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OUTA: Political interference hinders SAA’s success

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) asserts that government procurement processes and political interference will continue to hinder South African Airways (SAA) ability to succeed in the medium term. The state-owned airline, which exited business rescue after the failed Takatso Consortium deal, reportedly needs an equity partner to stay afloat. Earlier this year, SAA reported a loss of R771 million. OUTA's CEO, Wayne Duvenage, explained, "Many countries […]

16 July 2024

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NSFAS pursues legal action for smooth allowance disbursements

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen The Administrator of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), Sithembiso Nomvalo announced yesterday that the agency is pursuing legal action to terminate contracts with direct payment providers to ensure smoother disbursement of student allowances. Rudie Heyneke, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse’s Investigation Manager, shared his insights on the matter during an interview with VOC Breakfast on Tuesday. “These contracts should be terminated because last year, students encountered […]

28 May 2024

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OUTA calls for resignation of Higher Education Minister, following damning report

By Ragheema Mclean Last week, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) released an investigative report, accompanied by two leaked recordings, which claim that the Higher Education Minister, Blade Nzimande, the National Student Financial Aid (NSFAS) Board Chairperson, Ernest Khosa, as well as the South African Communist Party (SACP), received kickbacks. These kickbacks are related to the awarding of a lucrative tender to facilitate the direct NSFAS allowance payment system. The […]

9 January 2024

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NSFAS CEO fired over student payment irregularities

By Kouthar Sambo The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) board has dismissed the scheme’s CEO, Andile Nongogo, amidst a scandal involving R47-billion-rand in payments. This comes after an investigation uncovered several irregularities, including Nongogo's selection of four companies to make direct payments to approximately 1.1 million students, bypassing the usual route through tertiary institutions. Speaking on VOC's Drive Time show on Tuesday, Investigations Manager at the Organization Undoing Tax […]

25 October 2023

Local

ConCourt to rule on AARTO Act

The Constitutional Court is expected to hand down judgment on Wednesday on the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act and the AARTO Amendment Act. The Organisation Against Tax Abuse (Outa) has challenged the introduction of a new strict demerit system for traffic infringements. This follows last year’s high court ruling which declared parts of the legislation unconstitutional. Organisation Against Tax Abuse CEO, Wayne Duvenage says, “The state is trying […]

12 July 2023

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Outa goes to court to overturn the electricity State of Disaster

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says it will be bringing an urgent application against the government to overturn the National State of Disaster in connection with the electricity supply constraints. This comes after the Presidency declared a National State of Disaster and announced that the government seeks to appoint a minister of electricity, as power black-outs continue. The organisation says government has at its disposal legislation to deal with the current energy crisis. […]

18 February 2023

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ConCourt to hear OUTA’s application regarding AARTO Act

NATIONAL The Constitutional Court will on Tuesday hear an application by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) for the confirmation of an order made by the High Court in Pretoria, declaring the AARTO Act and the Amendment Act unconstitutional and invalid. The High Court handed down its judgment earlier this year. AARTO is the legislation that provides for the penalising of drivers and operators of motor vehicles guilty of traffic […]

16 November 2022

News

President Ramaphosa to review ministerial handbook following public outrage

By: Aneeqa du Plessis President Cyril Ramaphosa has withdrawn the new ministerial handbook. This follows public outrage over new perks to ministers and their deputies, which would see them enjoying free water and electricity at their official residences. Briefing the media yesterday, spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, highlighted that the president acknowledges the public sentiment on the matter. “President Ramaphosa acknowledges and appreciates the public sentiment. However, the impression created that the […]

19 October 2022

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