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South Africa’s only driver’s licence card printing machine has broken down again—bringing renewals to a halt. OUTA has written an open letter to Barabra Creecy calling for urgent reforms, including a 10-year validity period and a shift toward digital licences. We welcome back OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage to the show to find out if he’s received feedback from the transport minister.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Maytham is joined by transport economist Shaun Mhlanga to dissect a startling gap in South Africa’s revenue system: the largely untaxed minibus taxi industry and the broader implications for national tax policy. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik het die Nasionale Tesourie se voorstelle om BTW te verhoog en persoonlike inkomstebelastingskale onveranderd te laat, verwerp, en dit as onregverdig teenoor 'n reeds oorlaaide belastingbetalersbasis beskryf. Die organisasie voer aan dat hierdie verhogings plaasvind terwyl miljarde verlore gaan weens korrupsie, ondoeltreffendheid en vermorsing. Outa se uitvoerende hoof, Wayne Duvenage sê die verkoop van nie-noodsaaklike ondernemings in staatsbesit sal inkomste genereer, verantwoordelikhede verminder en die regering se doeltreffendheid verbeter.
Former SAA Technical chairperson and SAA board member Yakhe Kwinana appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court, facing serious charges including extortion, theft, intimidation, and malicious damage to property. Kwinana is accused of taxi violence and extortion cases in eBhongweni, East London. Elvis Presslin spoke to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, to shed more light on this developing story
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik sê die regering moet die befondsingsgaping in die MIV/Vigs-programme dringend aanspreek nadat die VSA sy steun gestaak het. Die organisasie waarsku begrotingsbeperkings kan toegang tot behandeling in gevaar stel vir die miljoene mense wat staatmaak op antiretrovirale behandeling. OUTA se uitvoerende hoof, Wayne Duvenage, vra die regering om doeltreffende besteding voorop te stel en vermorsing te verminder om volhoubare gesondheidsorgbefondsing te verseker.
In this BizNews Briefing: South Africa's budget takes center stage as Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, and Kevin Lings, Chief economist at Stanlib, share their expectations ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's address. Meanwhile, global markets react as US President Trump calls for crypto as a strategic reserve, and Bitcoin hovers around $80,000. Plus, Ukraine and US representatives meet in Saudi Arabia for peace talks.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Wayne Duvenage, CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse about whether ongoing corruption and rising taxes could spark widespread revolt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To unpack the ongoing crisis of license issuing and what can be done to fix it, Graeme Raubenheimer is joined by Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today is Eskom's deadline to update electricity meters across the country. This entails the introduction of a new series of electricity vending codes to all meters in South Africa. The aim of the change is to ensure that the meters' key change code does not expire. Eskoms says Zero buyers can still go to their legal vending sites with their meter numbers to buy electricity. They will then be issued their Key Change Tokens by the vending agents to make their meters KRN2 compliant. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena, Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) CEO, Wayne Duvenage and Professor Samson Mamphweli, energy expert from the South African National Energy Development Institute
Eskom is threatening to cut off Johannesburg's electricity due to the city's mounting debt, now at R5 billion. Speaking to BizNews editor Alec Hogg on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage highlighted a growing crisis of municipal mismanagement and warned of severe consequences if leadership doesn't change course. Civil society's frustration is boiling over, and drastic action may be imminent.
This morning's BizNews Briefing, on air here from 7am, featured the latest on the US Presidential Election where Donald Trump is edging ahead; and live contributions from David Shapiro, Peter Major and Wayne Duvenage.
South Africa's ongoing electricity and water crises have once again taken center stage, with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), shedding light on the root causes and potential solutions. In a recent conversation with Alec Hogg, Duvenage emphasized the critical role of government responsibility, efficiency, and accountability, especially in essential services like electricity and water. He also urged citizens to support organizations like OUTA, which fight for transparency and systemic change. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here. The seventh BizNews Conference, BNC#7, is to be held in Hermanus from March 11 to 13, 2025. The 2025 BizNews Conference is designed to provide an excellent opportunity for members of the BizNews community to interact directly with the keynote speakers, old (and new) friends from previous BNC events - and to interact with members of the BizNews team. Register for BNC#7 here.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik versoek die regering om befondsing vir sleutelliggame teen korrupsie, soos die Nasionale Vervolgingsgesag en die Spesiale Ondersoekeenheid, te vergroot. Hulle waarsku 'n gebrek aan toesig in openbare-private vennootskappe kan aanleiding gee tot vermorste belastingbetalersgeld en ondoeltreffendheid. Die uitvoerende hoof van Outa, Wayne Duvenage, kritiseer die mediumtermyn-begrotingsrede van die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, omdat dit nie voorrang gee aan die stryd teen korrupsie en finansiële wangedrag nie.
Lester Kiewit speaks to Outa's Wayne Duvenage about the Road Accident Fund's battle to prevent millions in claims from being paid to foreign nationals in the country illegally. The law requires the RAF to pay claimants whether here legally or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik sê die regering moet meer doen en minder praat oor die verlaging van brandstofheffings. Die minister van Minerale en Petroleumhulpbronne, Gwede Mantashe, sê besprekings oor die verlaging van brandstofpryse tussen sy departement en Nasionale Tesourie gaan voort. Dit sluit in die verlaging van brandstofbelastings, wat die prys by die pomp tot meer as 20 Suid-Afrikaanse rand opstoot. Outa se uitvoerende hoof, Wayne Duvenage, sê die verlaging beteken nie net dat twee brandstofheffings geskrap sal word nie.
Thabo Shole-Mashel discusses the role of citizens and civil society organizations in assisting public institutions in becoming more open, responsible, and inclusive in their decision-making processes with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of Organization Undoing Tax Abuse and Chief of Operations at SALGA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, Outa CEO, about the significance of the SIU being granted the powers by the president to investigate unlawful and improper conduct at Eskom since 2006, bringing former Eskom boss Matshela Koko and the Guptas into focus once again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ATNS complacency raises concerns for air safety in SA - Wayne Duvenage by Radio Islam
The Gauteng Department of Health has noted a recent ruling by the Special Tribunal which invalidated and set aside a R257 million COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) contract awarded to Nkhane Projects and Supply by the Department. The matter was brought before the Tribunal, a court with similar status to the High Court, by the Special Investigating Unit after the unit found that the contract did not adhere to the necessary legal frameworks, particularly highlighting non-compliance to the Public Finance Management Act. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of organisation undoing Tax Abuse, OUTA
Wayne Duvenage is the CEO at the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse and joins Zain to speak on their concerns around the management of City of Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has expressed concern over the City of Johannesburg's new prepaid electricity surcharge. Starting this month, the city's power utility, City Power has implemented a R200 surcharge, which includes a R130 monthly network capacity fee and a R70 service fee on prepaid meter users. OUTA has criticized the initiative, calling it a simplistic revenue-raising effort by the city's administration. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to OUTA ceo Wayne Duvenage
Insiders allege that global megacorporation are abandoning South Africa's massive gas discoveries due to unhappiness with its administration. There is rising speculation that TotalEnergies will withdraw from its offshore gas finds in South Africa. The project's major partner, the Canadian business CNR International, has already stated its desire to depart. Although other parties have 30 days to make a choice, African Energy Corp has announced that it will move forward. Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at Wits Business School, speaks with host Ray White about the catastrophe. Markets Commentary Grant Nader, Portfolio Manager of Benguela Global Fund Managers, joins host Ray White to discuss the day's market changes and the most recent events in business and finance. The future of SAA as it rebuilds South African Airways plans to quadruple the number of destinations served from its Johannesburg base by the end of April as it restructures its operations to focus on domestic and international travel following the failure of an investor deal. Guy Leitch, Editor of SA Flyer Magazine, joins presenter Ray White to examine the nuances of this topic. Gauteng citizens should not expect any substantial change after the premier 'recycled failed leaders'. With seven key positions in Premier Panyaza Lesufi's provincial cabinet, the Gauteng African National Alliance (ANC), which received 36.4% of the vote in May 29 polls, raised worries about the viability of the government of provincial unity. Ray White, host, discusses with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), about the complexities of this story. The impact of the DTIC's recent leadership appointments on the business sector Given that industrial policy is once again popular in many economies, business and policy experts anticipate that Parks Tau, the newly appointed Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, will prioritize initiatives that support important industries, particularly those connected to the growing green economy. Nadia Rawjee, director of Uzenzele Holdings, discusses how the new leadership role will affect numerous company's operations. Small Business Focus: Understanding Your Business Purpose and Why It Matters A brief sentence (or two) that encapsulates the reasons you started your company is your business objective. It could be narrowly focused on a particular industry or sufficiently broad to cover additional and future company operations. You must distinguish the business purpose from your organization's vision or goal in order to understand it. In an interview with host Ray White, Aurik Business Accelerator CEO Pavlo Phitidis expands on this. Investment School: Is the Rand a Significant Factor in Offshore Investing? Investors understand that there are good reasons to invest abroad, such as the preservation of "hard" currency spending power, lower risk associated with emerging markets and South Africa, access to asset classes, industries, and companies not available in South Africa, and diversification benefits. Nonetheless, they frequently expend a remarkable amount of effort attempting to forecast the direction of the currency. Ray White and Chantal Marx, the head of stock research at FNB Wealth and Investments, will talk about offshore investing and whether or not the rand matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With seven important posts in premier Panyaza Lesufi's provincial cabinet, the Gauteng African National Alliance (ANC), which garnered 36.4% of the vote in the polls conducted on May 29, raised concerns about the viability of the government of provincial unity (GPU). Host, Ray White, speaks to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of Organization Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), regarding the complexity of this narrative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik sê hy is bekommerd oor politieke partye se openbare gekibbel oor poste in die regering van nasionale eenheid. OUTA se uitvoerende hoof, Wayne Duvenage, sê dit kan die vorming van ʼn stabiele en volhoubare RNE in gedrang bring terwyl die land dit dringend nodig het. Duvenage sê as meer tyd nodig is om ʼn vriendskaplike en werkbare ooreenkoms te bereik, verkies OUTA dat dit ʼn week of twee langer duur eerder as ʼn oorhaastige proses wat tot voortdurende konflik lei.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik sê koalisiregerings sal waarskynlik die norm word in Suid-Afrika en uitdagings sowel as geleenthede meebring. Die organisasie sê hoewel die onsekerheid mense kan ontstel, bevorder koalisies deursigtigheid en aanspreeklikheid namate partye saamwerk en ooreenkomste vir doeltreffende bestuur bereik. Dit het ten doel om te verseker openbare fondse word verantwoordelik gebruik en korrupsie word uitgeroei. Die uitvoerende hoof van Outa, Wayne Duvenage, sê ministers wat swak presteer moet verwyder word.
The Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus between Alec Hogg and Wayne Duvenage delved into the need for leveraging the constitution and rule of law to hold municipalities accountable for their duties. Duvenage highlighted examples where communities have taken legal action against municipalities to compel them to fulfil their obligations. They discussed the importance of citizen involvement in local politics and the shortcomings of big business in supporting civil society initiatives. Duvenage emphasised the power of collective action in driving change and suggested alternative methods for funding activism. The dialogue also touched on the potential outcomes of upcoming elections, with predictions of decreased support for the ANC and potential growth for smaller parties.
Wayne Duvenage , CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) explains to Motheo Khoaripe what the scrapping of e-tolls means to the businesses that have been paying for them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The e-tolls are finally being scrapped on 12 April 2024, but some reports say SA residents will still have to pay for outstanding e-toll bills. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) CEO Wayne Duvenage who set the record straight.
Die uitvoerende hoof van die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik, Wayne Duvenage, sê die e-tol-fiasko was 'n harde les vir die Suid-Afrikaanse regering. Hy sê die skema het al die tekens van mislukking getoon lank voor dit in Desember 2013 van stapel gestuur is, maar die regering het voortgegaan sonder om na sy burgers te luister. Duvenage sê die regering het vir jare daarmee volgehou, wat gelei het tot die vermorsing van miljarde Suid-Afrikaanse rand aan belastingbetalersgeld.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has slammed The Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP 2023) as “sloppy, inaccurate, out of date”. OUTA's CEO Wayne Duvenage says it is so “inadequate that it makes a mockery of the public engagement process”. He warns that if it is not torn up and redone properly, OUTA will go to court. “We need our government to actually start applying the demands when it comes to what is in the best interests of this country, of business, of the economy and its people and the consumers. And they're not demonstrating that. So what we believe will happen going forward is if they don't demonstrate that on this specific matter, then they will be hauled off to court.”
OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage delivered an impassioned keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, highlighting the power of civil society in challenging corruption. He emphasised the need for co-governance, coalition governments, and active citizen participation to address critical issues like the failed E-toll scheme and the challenges facing cities like Johannesburg. Duvenage urged corporate South Africa to invest in communities and support civil activism, emphasising that constructive action is key to fixing the country's problems.
On this week's Current Affairs, we look into OUTA's released leaked audio recordings last week implicating Higher Minister of Education. We speak to the CEO of OUTA, Wayne Duvenage more about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
OUTA is calling for the resignation of Minister of Higher Education and Training, and NSFAS chairperson. OUTA is planning on escalating new allegations of dodgy dealings involving the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) to the president. Ray speaks to Wayne Duvenage, OUTA & gets a right of reply from Alex Mashilo, SACP Spokesperson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik is skepties oor die regering se onlangse kernkragverkrygingsplan en die beleggingsooreenkoms tussen PetroSA en Gazprombank, omdat dit nie deursigtig en rasioneel is nie. Die bekragtiging van ‘n transaksie van 3,7 miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand en ʼn moontlike nuwe verkrygingsproses vir kernkrag van 2 500 megawatt laat die oё rek. Wayne Duvenage van Outa vermoed hierdie besluite is oorhaastig geneem en kan polities gemotiveer wees, moontlik in die lig van die komende verkiesings in 2024. Duvenage vra vir ‘n deeglike ondersoek na projekte wat die land raak:
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik is skepties oor die Suid-Afrikaanse regering se onlangse kernkragverkrygingsplan en die beleggingsooreenkoms tussen PetroSA en Gazprombank, omdat dit nie deursigtig en rasioneel is nie. Die bekragtiging van ‘n transaksie van 3,7 miljard Suid-Afrikaanse rand en ʼn moontlike nuwe verkrygingsproses vir kernkrag van 2 500 megawatt laat die oё rek. Wayne Duvenage van Outa vermoed hierdie besluite is oorhaastig geneem en kan polities gemotiveer wees, moontlik in die lig van die komende verkiesings in 2024. Duvenage vra vir ‘n deeglike ondersoek na projekte wat die land raak.
In this episode of UNDICTATED, BizNews editor Alec Hogg sits down with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, to discuss the arrest and legal troubles of Dudu Myeni — a close associate of Jacob Zuma and the former chairperson of South African Airways (SAA). Myeni, who was arrested near her Richards Bay home on Friday, faces corruption charges related to her involvement with BOSASA, a company infamous for public sector bribery. OUTA and the SAA Pilot's Association fought a long court battle with Myeni, ending in a 2020 judgement that declared her a delinquent director, marking the beginning of her decline from affluence to infamy.
Clement speaks to Dr Sansia Blackmore, Wayne Duvenage and Dr Kagiso Pooe about tax bargaining as a way to hold power accountable but can it lead to a tax revolt?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this latest episode of the Radical Collaboration series with Kagiso Trust, experts discuss the pressing issues of social justice and corruption in South Africa. The conversation centers around the concept of social justice as enshrined in the country's Constitution, emphasizing equal access to basic necessities such as clean water, which is a fundamental right. However, the reality on the ground tells a different story, with disparities in the quality of services between different communities. The guests, Zukiswa Kota from the Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) and Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), shed light on the detrimental effects of corruption and the challenges faced in achieving social justice and equitable service delivery. Join us for this 6-part series with Kagiso Trust, as we explore ways of being a part of the solution and not part of the problem. Sponsored by: Kagiso Trust - https://bit.ly/3N4FZ9e Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this compelling interview with OUTA founder and CEO Wayne Duvenage, he raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of 2024's national and provincial elections in South Africa - and the ability of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to fulfil its role. OUTA has been scratching in some dark places in the national accounts where it uncovered a switch in funding away from the IEC towards political parties, which now receive well over R1.5bn a year from tax revenues. This interview highlights the importance of upholding democratic principles and ensuring transparency in the electoral process - something far from guaranteed in what is shaping up to be a watershed election for the young democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Following the recent Pretoria High court ruling on schools, clinics and police stations being exempt from load shedding, Clement speaks to OUTA CEO, Wayne Duvenage, sharing some concerns on corruption and Energy Expect, Alwie Lester sharing an in-depth analysis on how difficult this implementation might be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik, Outa, vra duidelikheid oor die omvang van Gauteng se bydrae om die e-tolskuld te vereffen en hoe die voorgestelde terugbetaling gaan werk. Hulle hoor voortdurend dat die regering en Sanral se tegniese span steeds onderhandel oor 'n finale ooreenkoms vir die afskaffing van e-tol. Outa se uitvoerende hoof, Wayne Duvenage, sê die regering is steeds verward en onvoorbereid wat betref die afhandeling van Sanral se e-tolskuld en wat gedoen moet word om die stelsel finaal te sluit.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, a civil society organisation, has filed a criminal case against Deputy President David Mabuza and 12 others. According to OUTA's affidavit, the 13 are allegedly associated with illegal enterprises. OUTA's CEO, Wayne Duvenage, says the organisation requests that Mabuza and the others be charged with organised crime. Speaking to Radio Islam International, Duvenage stated that deputy president David Mabuza should face charges of theft, fraud, perjury, and intimidation.
Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik in die buurland sê hetsy President Cyril Ramaphosa bedank of nie, hy is te lig bevind. Die Artikel 89-paneel het Woensdag gesê inaggenome die inligting wat voor hom geplaas is, het hy tot die gevolgtrekking gekom die president het op die oog af moontlik die Grondwet oortree. Dit hou verband met die beweerde toesmeerdery van 'n misdaad op sy plaas, Phala Phala, in Februarie 2020. Outa se uitvoerende hoof, Wayne Duvenage, sê Ramaphosa sal nie 'n goeie leier vir die land wees nie:
Wayne Duvenage, CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse analysis President Ramaphosa's u-turn on curbing overspending on overpaid ministers and their perks. Ruwayda Redfearn, CEO of Deloitte Africa discusses the state of the consultancy sector and Deloitte's transparency report. Other People's Money guest, Solly Moeng, brand reputation management expert talk s about his relationship with money and investing. Business Book - Mastering the Lightning Network: A Second Layer Blockchain Protocol for Instant Bitcoin Payments by Andreas Antonopoulos See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse organisasie teen belasting misbruik, Outa, sê die ANC-regering moet meer doen om tenderkorrupsie te bekamp. 'n Onlangse verslag van die ouditeur-generaal oor die Departement van Openbare Werke en Infrastruktuur het die gevaar onthul van grootskaalse korrupsie in tenders om eiendomme in staatsbesit te herstel na die onlangse vloede in KwaZulu-Natal. Die verslag het onthul dat minstens vyf kwotasies van meer as 1 miljoen Suid-Afrikaanse rand aan dieselfde maatskappy toegeken is. Outa se woordvoerder, Wayne Duvenage, sê mense moet aanspreeklik gehou word:
Wayne Duvenage, the CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) explains why it would be better for private companies to invest more in the economy and manage key sectors. Piet Mouton, PSG Group on how far they are with their restructuring plans. On Other People's Money, Sheldon Tatchell founder of the Legends Barbershop talks about cutting hair and his relationship with money See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
21.04.22 Pt 2 - Ian Scher is the CEO of Rescue South Africa, which has responded to natural disasters worldwide over the last 21 years. He chats to Gareth and Bakh'abantu about the projects they have, the recent KZN floods, and what needs to be done to safeguard against disasters. Later, Wayne Duvenage joins the team as they look into the impact of OUTA.
Ian Scher is the CEO of Rescue South Africa, and he joins the team to talk about the KZN floods and what has made this current flooding so much worse than previous years. Wayne Duvenage later joins to talk about the work OUTA has done over the past few years, and the potential for looting of the KZN relief funds… how can the government ‘prove' they are trustworthy with their shocking track record?
Ian Scher is the CEO of Rescue South Africa, and he joins the team to talk about the KZN floods and what has made this current flooding so much worse than previous years. Wayne Duvenage later joins to talk about the work OUTA has done over the past few years, and the potential for looting of the KZN relief funds… how can the government ‘prove' they are trustworthy with their shocking track record? The Burning Platform
Gina Schoeman, senior economist at Citi Bank gives farewell to DG Dondo Mogajane who is stepping down from his position at Treasury. Wayne Duvenage, CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa)| on the campaign to clamp down corruption and to defend democracy. Maya Fisher-French, Personal Finance Journalist at Maya on Money explains RSA Retail Bonds and their benefits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.