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[OUTA @OUTASA]

The DA's internal dispute has gone public.

John Steenhuisen has made serious allegations against former DA leader Tony Leon and his PR firm. Leon has denied the claims and is considering legal action.

What does this say about transparency, lobbying and political accountability?

Watch the full discussion:
https://t.co/JGQUzn6tki

#OUTA #SouthAfrica #Politics #DemocraticAlliance #Transparency

[OUTA @OUTASA]

The INSETA Saga: Is Accountability Finally Catching Up?

The battle over governance at INSETA is far from over.

A suspended CEO. A board refusing to back down. A minister's intervention. What does it all mean?

We unpack the latest developments, OUTA's long-running concerns, and why accountability matters.

#INSETA #Accountability #GoodGovernance

https://t.co/0IWIEqD3ow

[OUTA @OUTASA]

For years, South Africans have been told AARTO is on its way. Yet uncertainty around its implementation continues.

Road safety should always come first, but so should fairness, transparency and due process. Motorists deserve a system that's ready, practical and protects their rights.

Here's where things stand.

#AARTO #RoadSafety #KnowYourRights

[OUTA @OUTASA]

Should residents face electricity interruptions without knowing the full agreement?

OUTA is calling on the @CityofJoburgZA and @Eskom_SA to disclose the Joburg debt agreement before any supply interruptions proceed.

Read more: https://t.co/iPXIcJgCuv

#Joburg #Transparency

[Shareen Singh @ShareenSingh8]

Is this going to adversely affect municipal finance or bolster it? Getting money from road fines is a better way of bringing in cash than privatised toll roads. I could be wrong. @OUTASA

Aarto rolls out as Salga’s court challenge falls short https://t.co/EEDDF8RSZM

[OUTA @OUTASA]

Accountability is more than good governance. It's a human right.

When Parliament exercises effective oversight, it protects taxpayers, strengthens public institutions and helps safeguard the rights of every South African.

This #InternationalDayOfParliamentarism, OUTA is calling for stronger oversight, greater transparency and real accountability.

#ParliMeter #Accountability #HumanRights #Democracy #OUTA

[OUTA @OUTASA]

Did you know? Accountability is a human right.

On #InternationalDayOfParliament, OUTA is calling on @ParliamentofRSA to protect that right by holding those in power accountable and putting people before politics.

Read more: https://t.co/dBApKNLm8P

[OUTA @OUTASA]

UPDATE: Government has today proclaimed the next phase of #AARTO, less than 2 days before it is due to take effect.

Our initial review has already raised serious concerns, including the absence of supporting regulations.

This raises important legal and practical questions about how the system is expected to operate from 1 July.

OUTA’s legal team is studying today’s proclamations in detail. We’ll provide a comprehensive update on what this means for motorists, municipalities and businesses tomorrow.

Watch this space.

[OUTA @OUTASA]

Did you know municipalities are heading to court over AARTO?

Days before the 1 July rollout, major questions remain about funding, readiness and implementation.

Read OUTA's latest statement here: https://t.co/fJHqqshMnF

Should government press ahead or pause the rollout?

[OUTA @OUTASA]

Did you know municipalities are heading to court over AARTO?

Days before the 1 July rollout, major questions remain about funding, readiness and implementation.

Read OUTA's latest statement here: https://t.co/fJHqqshMnF

Should government press ahead or pause the rollout?

[OUTA @OUTASA]

The 30 June protests highlight a deeper issue. South Africa's immigration challenges are the result of years of weak governance, poor border management and failed accountability.

Watch Wayne Duvenage unpack the issue in this week's Weekly Wrap.

https://t.co/UQQgrWbEar

#WeeklyWrap #OUTA #30June #Immigration #Governance #SouthAfrica

[OUTA @OUTASA]

#TheyHaveNames

They exposed corruption. They spoke up when others stayed silent. Some lost their jobs. Some lost their safety. Some lost their lives.

Would the proposed amendments to the Protected Disclosures Act have protected people like Babita Deokaran?

Karam Singh of Good Governance Africa joins Stefanie Fick of OUTA to discuss whistleblower protection, accountability and whether South Africa is doing enough.

Watch the full conversation: https://t.co/XSGTsC2W4W

#ProtectWhistleblowers #ProtectedDisclosuresAct #StopCorruption

[Auditor-General South Africa @AuditorGen_SA]

Based on information disclosed in the financial statements, R145,21 billion in irregular expenditure has been incurred since 2021-22, with municipalities accounting for R120,02 billion (83%) and municipal entities R25,19 billion (17%).

[Auditor-General South Africa @AuditorGen_SA]

Managing more than half of the local government budget, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape play a significant role in service delivery and financial management.

Access the full report here: https://t.co/MUXh1gOfhF

#AGReport

[Wayne Duvenage @wayneduv]

More governance issues and maladministration in Higher Education. Time for Manamela to go?
Preferred candidate ‘left in limbo’: National Skills Fund to re-advertise CEO role https://t.co/incPbYkXTR

[OUTA @OUTASA]

No clean audits. Higher tariffs. Worse services.

How much longer should residents pay for municipal failure?

OUTA unpacks the @AuditorGen_SA latest findings and why stronger accountability is urgently needed.

Read here: https://t.co/uKYZ9SHvHq

[SMWX Clips @_SMWX]

Wayne Duvenage calls for the public release of the Madlanga Commission’s interim reports.

[Sindy Mabe @IamSindyMabe]

@iamfreetsm @wayneduv @Radio702 Inspiring conversation on the importance of
active citizenship and holding executives to account. I’m a proud and patriotic South African 🇿🇦 because of you

[OUTA @OUTASA]

Have you seen the latest weekly wrap?

A contractor allegedly used multiple identities to secure over R500 million in City Power tenders. Internal reports reportedly flagged fraud concerns, yet contracts kept flowing.

And we wonder why Joburg is in crisis.

South Africans deserve answers, arrests and accountability.

Watch the full Weekly Wrap: https://t.co/wG4SF0B69m

#OUTA #WeeklyWrap #CityPower #Joburg #Corruption #Accountability