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President Cyril Ramaphosa, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, and  Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
(File photo by RODGER BOSCH / AFP)

Criticism all round of Ramaphosa’s ‘R670 million’ cabinet amid tax burden concerns

An inflated cabinet filled with divergent viewpoints could also be a place in which any serious proposal for reform will go to die slowly, according to one expert

File photo by Delwyn Verasamy)

A stench of failure: The sewage overflow crisis in South Africa’s municipalities

As cities grow, so does the volume of wastewater produced, placing immense strain on infrastructure ill-equipped to handle the load

The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government

‘I will not resign,’ says Nzimande on NSFAS board dissolution

The minister said detractors have celebrated the reputational damage to the student funding scheme, his department and the government.

File photo: The pilot project involves 39 public higher education institutions, including the University of Johannesburg and the University of the Western Cape. (Photo by Ihsaan Haffejee/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

NSFAS accommodation project is a ‘time bomb’ says Outa

The civil rights organisation says students have been asking it to intervene and warned if the crisis was not resolved fast, they would have no option but to protest

Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Sue us, Outa tells Nzimande after accusing him of graft

The student funding scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, like the minister, has threatened legal action

Higher education minister, Blade Nzimande.  File photo

NSFAS dismisses graft claims as Outa calls for Nzimande’s head

The taxpayer-funded scheme has accused the civil rights organisation of veering into politics and, with the higher education minister, has threatened legal action

Reliable power is essential for economic growth in key sectors such as manufacturing, where growth is vital for absorbing labour and addressing high unemployment levels. (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty Images)

Eskom U-turn on energy state of disaster and utility’s exemption

The two interventions have received major blowback with critics accusing the government of undermining public oversight

Three party leaders who previously spoke to M&G said they expected Ramaphosa to announce replacements for Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula

It’s clear that state-owned entities can’t be turned around by politics

With Eskom and most other entities in states of disrepair, the relevance of the department of public enterprises is questioned

Too little protection: Slain corruption fighter Babita Deokaran was not safe after making disclosures relating to personal protective equipment fraud at the Gauteng health department. (Fani Mahuntsi/Gallo Images)

Outa demands accountability for Deokaran assassination

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse members protested at the Gauteng health department over corruption exposed by the whistleblower

Offshore oil and gas development in South Africa is governed, among others, by the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998, as amended in 2022, and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act.

Outa takes legal action opposing Karpowership licences

The civil action group says Nersa was premature and lacked transparency when it granted the generation licences

The largest annual growth in December was recorded in new vehicle sales, up 30.7%,
StatsSA said. Photo: Supplied

Victory for motorists as court declares Aarto demerit system unconstitutional

Outa says it is back to the drawing board for the government.

More recently, the government chose to relinquish its majority stakeholding in SAA, after it became the first parastatal to go into business rescue. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Public procurement law is not the problem – people are

The Zondo report delves into South Africa’s procurement web, as it tries to figure out why state-owned entities were able to be captured

Offshore oil and gas development in South Africa is governed, among others, by the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998, as amended in 2022, and the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act.

Nersa approves Karpowership generation licences

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has questioned why Nersa has not immediately provided its reasons for issuing the controversial generation licences

Public protector’s counsel said nothing in the law prohibited her from filing another rescission application. (Gallo)

Public Protector: You’re welcome to take me to court

Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s spokesperson says that she is willing to go to court if she has to over her findings

Considering South Africa’s weak economic prospects and severe constraints in skilled human capacity, a realistic approach is required for establishing an independent water regulator. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Why South Africa needs an independent water regulator

It would halt the abuse of taxpayers’ money in the water sector and ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of this precious resource

Eskom’s balance sheet was poor and affected its ability to secure long term bonds from the market, according to Eskom CEO Phakamani Hadebe. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Corruption, state capture behind Eskom’s downfall, Nersa hears

Outa says although Eskom brought about its own downfall, there were other factors, such as corruption and state capture, which worsened the situation

The national power utility is about R420-billion in debt and has been seeking ways to reduce its liabilities. (David Harrison/M&G)

Nersa to begin hearings on electricity tariffs

Over the course of three weeks, Nersa will hold hearings on what the debt-laden power utility

Both OUTA and the M&G were not able to establish the reason for the discrepancy in the payment or whether the 500 biometric units were indeed delivered and where they are being used, if at all.

OUTA raises red flag about Services SETA contract

OUTA has raised concerns that the Services SETA is siphoning off funds for learners into corrupt contracts

Seleke has denied all the allegations made against him, saying he did not have access to the email account used to correspond with Gupta associates.

Settlement sees Gupta-linked director general removed from Public Enterprises

Richard Seleke has left public service after reaching an agreement with the presidency

“We cannot afford to delay these interventions. People are already struggling to survive, and it will only get worse unless we immediately bring the petrol price below R15 per litre” — Mmusi Maimane said. (Reuters)

DA, OUTA call for mass fuel protest

DA leader Mmusi Maimane says recent continuous fuel price increases were bringing ordinary South Africans to their knees