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Fix the RAF before seeking new revenue streams from South Africans
The RAF does not need a new revenue stream. It needs competent leadership, credible oversight and urgent reform before South Africans are asked to pay yet more. Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of Avis and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012.
Eskom drops solar registration charges indefinitely - OUTA
Eskom drops solar registration charges indefinitely, but bigger questions remain 1 October 2026 Eskom has extended its waiver of registration-related charges for small solar systems until further notice, but OUTA says the bigger questions over SSEG registration remain unresolved. Eskom has extended its waiver of registration-related charges for qualifying customer-owned solar installations of up to 50 kVA until further notice.
Ten-year driving licences: Govt finally heeds civil society’s call - OUTA
Ten-year driving licences: Government finally heeds civil society’s call 30 July 2026 OUTA notes Cabinet’s long-overdue approval of ten-year driving licence cards for light motor vehicles. The decision follows years of calls for reform from OUTA and other civil society organisations. “This decision is almost six years overdue, but it is a victory for motorists and for common sense.
Wayne Duvenage | Senzo Mchunu: Taxpayers are paying the price of delayed accountability
Comments Gift article Bookmark 0:00 Subscribers can listen to this article No action has been taken a year after Senzo Mchunu was suspended as police minister, writes the author. Storm Simpson/News24 Read this for free Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE 14-day subscription trial. Dive into a world of inspiration, learning, and empowerment. You can only trial once.
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MISAtv comment - OUTA warns of looming legal Eskom showdown in Jhb MISAtv, Wayne Duvenage, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), Eskom, City of Johannesburg MISAtv comment - OUTA warns of looming legal Eskom showdown in Jhb MISAtv this week interviewed Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), on the organisation’s civic campaigns and its long-standing fight against e tolls.
NSFAS board collapse was preventable: Minister Manamela must be held accountable
This article is an Opinion, which presents the writer’s personal point of view. The views expressed are those of the author/authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Daily Maverick. The placement of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme under administration is not an isolated event. It is the culmination of a sustained failure to lead decisively. Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist.
Minister Tolashe’s luxury SUV scandal — silence and lack of transparency erode public trust
The controversy over Minister Sisisi Tolashe’s luxury vehicle highlights significant transparency issues, leading to public distrust and urgency for accountability from both her and President Ramaphosa. South Africa has sadly become accustomed to ethical and transparency controversies surrounding those in public office. What remains far more troubling, however, is not just the allegations themselves, but the silence and the absence of decisive leadership that so often follows.
Wayne Duvenage | SETA reform requires decisive action - not another promise
The call for SETA reform must not translate into another drawn-out process of reviews, consultations and diluted interventions. What is required now is decisive, structural change, real accountability, and swift implementation, writes OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage. For more financial news, visit News24 Business. South Africa can no longer afford to tinker at the edges of an expensive and extractive system that has so clearly lost its way.
Deaths of Vereeniging pupils exposes a broken transport system and a government that refuses to lead
The 14 pupils who died in a horrific crash in Vereeniging on 19 January 2026 did not die because of bad luck. They died because South Africa’s transport system is broken, and because government leadership continues to treat systemic failure as an unfortunate coincidence, rather than what it truly is – a collapse in governance, moral courage and political will. We have been here before. Far too many times. And unless something fundamental changes, we will be here again.
South Africa: Higher Education Crisis Exposes a Ministry Being Recaptured
Setas, meant to serve South African youth, have been hijacked by bureaucrats, cronies and politically connected networks. This must change urgently. South Africa's Sector Education and Training Authorities (Setas) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) were meant to be engines of social mobility - a bridge between education and employment, funded by the very businesses that need skilled workers.
Wayne Duvenage | The real state of the nation: Terrible
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Wayne Duvenage | Tourism governance: When a minister trashes good oversight
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A tourism board that worked and a minister who undermined it
Something has to give. When a tourism minister dismantles a board that was doing its job, holding executive management to account, plain and simple, governance loses. South Africa loses. Patricia de Lille’s abrupt sacking of the South African Tourism (SAT) board last week is not just reckless, it’s a symptom of the rot that continues to spread through our institutions. In any functioning democracy, boards of public entities must be populated by people with expertise, not political allegiance.
South Africa: Government Guilty of Double Standards When It Comes to Banning Corrupt Companies
Bain deserved to be banned. But so do SAP, ABB, McKinsey & Co, KPMG and every other company that colluded with state actors to rob South Africans blind. The government has an inconsistent and deeply troubling approach when it comes to sanctioning companies that betray the public trust through corruption and poor standards of service delivery. One need only look at the Bain & Company debacle to see this in stark relief.
Government's double standards on banning corrupt companies
The government has an inconsistent and deeply troubling approach when it comes to sanctioning companies that betray the public trust through corruption and poor standards of service delivery. One need only look at the Bain & Company debacle to see this in stark relief. Bain’s role in the hollowing out of the SA Revenue Service (SARS) under Tom Moyane’s leadership during the State Capture years is now well documented. Don't want to see this? Remove ads For a long time, nothing was done locally.
The Road Accident Fund is due for a robust clean-up
The recent suspension of Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO, Collins Letsoalo, followed by Minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to dissolve the RAF board this week, is a welcome move and a long overdue signal that serious intervention is finally under way at this embattled institution. While the RAF’s rot certainly worsened under Letsoalo’s leadership since 2019, its dysfunction long predates his tenure.
It’s time to clean house at the Setas — without fear or favour
South Africa’s Sectoral Education and Training Authorities (Setas) were established to address the country’s critical skills gaps and to drive workplace training in support of economic development. Instead, many have become breeding grounds for corruption, cadre patronage and unchecked maladministration.
It's time to clean house at the Sector Education and Training Authorities
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. The Insurance Sector Education and Training Authority’s governance has deteriorated, oversight mechanisms have weakened, and its leadership appears determined to dodge transparency at every turn.
Minister Buthelezi, you’re wrong — govt holds all anti-corruption cards
The recent statement by Minister of Public Service and Administration Mzamo Buthelezi that tackling corruption “can’t be government alone” is not only flawed but also indicative of the very problem that allows corruption to thrive in South Africa, which is essentially the government’s lack of ownership of the problem.
Joburg’s traffic lights, roads crisis a symptom of failed leadership
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. Johannesburg, once a proud economic hub of Africa, is rapidly deteriorating under the weight of failing infrastructure, mismanagement and leadership that seems indifferent to the daily struggles of its residents.
South African electricity prices have doubled since Covid
It’s something of a relief that the Eskom electricity price increases approved by energy regulator Nersa are not as high as initially feared. However, the increase of 12.74% from 1 April 2025 (followed by 5.36% in 2026 and 6.19% in 2027) comes on the back of grossly inflated electricity hikes over the past 15 years, which has made the price of electricity out of touch with the economic realities of South Africans.
South African electricity prices have doubled since Covid
South Africans cannot be expected to pay indefinitely for Eskom’s failures, writes Outa’s Wayne Duvenage.
Opinion | Route to safer SA roads
The minister of Transport’s address recently revealed a worrying 5,7% increase in road deaths over the holiday period. This is deeply disheartening, particularly given the nationwide initiatives introduced by government ahead of the high traffic volume in December 2024. The minister’s speech largely focused on the need for more enforcement, imposing heftier fines and bolstering road safety awareness. While these measures may be a necessary deterrent, they address symptoms rather than causes.
SA must tackle systemic corruption to ensure safer roads
The minister of transport’s address this week revealed a worrying 5.7% increase in road deaths over the summer festive season. This is deeply disheartening, particularly given the various nationwide initiatives introduced by the minister and the various governmental stakeholders, ahead of the high traffic volume holiday season in December 2024. The minister’s speech largely focused on the need for more enforcement, imposing heftier fines, and bolstering road safety awareness.
WAYNE DUVENAGE | Government must act more and speak less about fuel tax cuts
10 October 2024 - 09:32 Just R20 for the first month. Support independent journalism by subscribing to our digital news package. Our petrol price fluctuates at the mercy of two main components: the international oil price and the rand exchange rate. Stock photo. The public have been listening to politicians talking about removing the tax components to lower the price of petrol for many years but nothing has come from these not so bright suggestions.
Government must act more and speak less about fuel tax cuts
Support our award-winning journalism. The Premium package (digital only) is R30 for the first month and thereafter you pay R129 p/m now ad-free for all subscribers. The SA public have been listening to politicians talking about removing the tax components to lower the price of petrol for many years now, but nothing has really come from these not-so-bright suggestions.
South Africa must substantially intensify its fight against corruption
The scourge of corruption is an existential threat to South Africa’s democracy and development. It hinders growth and prosperity, and while many hoped the removal of Jacob Zuma would stem the tide, corruption has instead evolved into a full-scale national crisis. Criminal syndicates now operate with alarming impunity across most sectors of society. The question is: why is this not treated as a national emergency by our political leaders?
As Air Traffic Navigation Services crumbles, air safety in SA suffers
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. Recent announcements from Air Traffic Navigation Services have caused enormous costs and inconvenience to airlines and passengers. It’s time for an investigation into the conduct of the senior management and board of this critical entity.
As Air Traffic Navigation Services crumbles, air safety in South Africa suffers
l Image: Shutterstock This article was first published in the Daily Maverick on 20 Aug 2024 by OUTA CEO, Wayne Duvenage As Air Traffic Navigation Services crumbles, air safety in South Africa suffers Recent announcements from Air Traffic Navigation Services have caused enormous costs and inconvenience to airlines and passengers. It’s time for an investigation into the conduct of the senior management and board of this critical entity.
South Africa: GNU Dawn - - Transparency and Good Governance Are Not Grandstanding
Barely three months into SA's Government of National Unity, we are witnessing promising developments and a new unmanageable dynamic that is fuelling improved governance and transparency in government. Listen to this article 7 min Listen to this article 7 min I am surprised at the ANC's apparent naivety, to think that handing over poorly managed government departments to other political organisations, would come with little risk to them.
GNU dawn — Transparency and good governance are not grandstanding
I am surprised at the ANC’s apparent naivety, to think that handing over poorly managed government departments to other political organisations, would come with little risk to them. In the past, the risk of power-sharing coalitions (largely at the local government level) was mitigated by the cookie-jar plundering bed-partners the ANC chose.
Joburg mayor Gwamanda is the victim of his own wrongdoing and should step down immediately
The City of Johannesburg is far from being the world-class city its slogan suggests. Instead, Johannesburg is fast becoming a city of decay, mismanaged by its current executive mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, and his mayoral committee. It’s a well-known fact that the city was not in great shape when, just over a year ago, the small Al Jama-ah party candidate was elected as its ninth mayor since 2016.
Joburg mayor Gwamanda should step down immediately
By Wayne Duvenage, OUTA CEO The City of Johannesburg is far from being the world-class city its slogan suggests. Instead, Johannesburg is fast becoming a city of decay, mismanaged by its current executive mayor, Kabelo Gwamanda, and his mayoral committee. It’s a well-known fact that the city was not in great shape when, just over a year ago, the small Al Jama-ah party candidate was elected as its ninth mayor since 2016.
A maturity test for our democracy is busy unfolding
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. The ANC’s political ambitions have no doubt been dealt a blow, but it still holds the largest share of power and has the final say in which scenario to choose.
Weekend Wrap #81
The Fort Hare saga continues; a look at the Independents entering the election fold; and why ChatGPT requires 500ml of water for every 50 texts you send it. About R170m in fraudulent payments at the University of Fort Hare flowed towards and from the former director, Isaac Plaatjies, including the alleged purchase of a R1m house as a ‘pay-off’. While the end of e-tolls is cause for celebration, it also highlights the need for transparency, accountability and good governance in policy decisions.
How Outa waged a protracted war on e-tolls – and won - Speedinet Wireless Internet Service Provider And Seo marketing and Social media marketing in house software developer
Shutting down e-tolls was a multi-pronged battle, fought through the courts, on social media, in parliament, and elsewhere.
The official death of e-tolls is a master class in rightful civil defiance
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. While the end of e-tolls is cause for celebration, it also highlights the need for transparency, accountability and good governance in policy decisions.
E-tolls scrapped – ‘This is it!’ - Speedinet Wireless Internet Service Provider And Seo marketing and Social media marketing in house software developer
Government has officially scrapped e-tolls, according to a proclamation in the Government Gazette published on Thursday.
Sona… so what? We should all tune out of this presidential charade
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. I’ve finally decided to abstain from this year’s event and future Sonas. South Africans can send a powerful message of discontent by collectively tuning out.
Outa wants people jailed over SAP corruption
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has said individuals need to be jailed over SAP’s corrupt dealings in South Africa.
Wayne Duvenage | NHI scheme will make the e-toll failure look like child's play | News24
ANC members of the NCOP described the passage of the Bill as "an unstoppable train" and warned that the NHI will be implemented "whether people like it or not". After numerous years of stumbling through the development of the NHI Bill, the government has taken another step closer to having the impending disaster approved by President Cyril Ramaphosa, writes Wayne Duvenage.
Mantashe’s fixation on NGO funding is a pretext to silence civil society’s voice as a watchdog of democracy
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. Gwede Mantashe’s recent call for NGOs to publicly disclose their funding sources is a thinly veiled attempt to undermine the crucial work carried out by civil society organisations.
South Africa must break the cycle of municipal decay by addressing ballooning employee costs, incompetence
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. At the heart of municipal decay lies a plethora of incompetence and unprofessional conduct.
Wayne Duvenage | Ballot of the last chance: Urgent need for electoral reform for fair representation
A final bid to undo the damage caused by a political agenda that has displayed mastery in can-kicking and a clear unwillingness to reform the electoral system goes to the Constitutional Court. This flawed set up must be rectified in time for the 2024 elections, writes Wayne Duvenage.
Let us salute and honour the fearless women who fight against corruption
Wayne Duvenage is a businessman and entrepreneur turned civil activist. Following former positions as CEO of AVIS and President of SA Vehicle Renting and Leasing Association, Duvenage has headed the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse since its inception in 2012. While it’s important to recognise that courage knows no gender, there are compelling reasons to acknowledge the remarkable strength and courage displayed by women and the important role they play in the fight against corruption.
OPINIONISTA: Is South Africa being governed through the courts?
To embrace democratic principles, society needs to be sure there is a separation of powers between the three arms of government, such that no single branch holds excessive authority over the other. The ultimate intention of their respective roles is to ensure accountability by those elected and employed to deliver services and protect the rights of citizens.
WAYNE DUVENAGE: South Africa needs heightened civil courage from corporates
It is pointless in times of crisis to state the obvious without providing and implementing solutions. As South Africans, we’ve seen our fair share of pointless discussions. They’ve left us frustrated and disillusioned — not least because President Cyril Ramaphosa’s administration, since taking the reins, has failed to produce the improvement in prosperity once promised.
Ramaphosa's reshuffle: a bloated cabinet that looks set to underperform
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) had hoped to see the back of Gwede Mantashe, Bheki Cele, Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Blade Nzimande and Ebrahim Patel, who have largely performed poorly. Instead, we get a new minister of electricity to clean up the mess that two other ministers could not fix and reassignment of some problem ministers like Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma into new roles.
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