Press Releases
16
Sep 19
Spotlight on NHI: Exclusion of vulnerable groups opens NHI up to legal challenge
https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2019/09/16/spotlight-on-nhi-exclusion-of-vulnerable-groups-opens-nhi-up-to-legal-challenge/ It is a widely held perception that poorer South Africans rely on the public health sector for their health...
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6
Sep 19
Khawuleza, MEC – Settlers Hospital needs doctors!
https://www.grocotts.co.za/2019/09/06/khawuleza-mec-settlers-hospital-needs-doctors/ On Sunday 4 August 2019, I was woken up to news that a young woman in Makhanda was reported...
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5
Sep 19
Xenophobia in South Africa: What needs to be done and who should be held accountable?
Yet again, South Africa is experiencing xenophobic incidents and attacks. The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) have previously spoken out...
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15
Jul 19
July 2019 Newsletter
The restrictions around civic spaces have become a huge concern for social accountability actors in various contexts, as they threaten...
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15
Jul 19
The Public Service Accountability Monitor joins members of the Imali Yethu Coalition and vulekamali in inviting civil society organisations and members of the public to a 3 -day engagement on budgets and budget literacy in the Free State province between 25 and 27 July 2019
Free State Civic Information Drive: enhancing public participation in the budget process! National Treasury in partnership with civil society coalition...
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15
Jul 19
More doing, better oversight critical for the 6th provincial administration
https://www.grocotts.co.za/2019/07/12/more-doing-better-oversight-critical-for-the-6th-provincial-administration/ On 8 June 2019 the Premier of the Eastern Cape, Mr Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane delivered the first State of...
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30
May 19
Does this Cabinet signal a shift towards more accountable government?
Last night (29 May 2019) President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his Cabinet to lead the 6th administration of South Africa. Highlights...
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17
Apr 19
Parliament Watch releases worrying report on Parly’s Performance
Parliament Watch, today released a Scorecard reflecting selected portfolio committees in the National Assembly’s poor to average performance. The Scorecard...
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29
Mar 19
Communique’ following Regional Budget Summit on strengthening social accountability in health and agriculture in Southern Africa. Held on 6-7 March 2019 in Lusaka, Zambia
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11
Mar 19
Human Settlements: Budget delays human rights
By Esteri Msindo On Wednesday 20 February 2019, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni’s budget speech vividly revealed that austerity measures continue...
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PSAM in the News
21
Oct 20
Budget Justice Coalition’s alternative budget
https://youtu.be/IEkQHmMV-yE
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16
Oct 20
Council appoints Mazwayi to top job, unaware of her past in Makana
By Soyiso Maliti - 15 October 2020 (https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2020-10-15-council-appoints-mazwayi-to-top-job-unaware-of-her-past-in-makana/) The ANC in the Cala-based Sakhisizwe council has appointed Nomthandazo Mazwayi as...
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14
Oct 20
Concerns over appointment process for new head of Parliamentary Budget Office
13 October 2020 By Justin Brown Civil society organisations alarmed at presence of Sfiso Buthelezi on selection panel Concerns...
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6
Oct 20
Surpise move by Makana top official
Outgoing Makana Corporate Services Director Nomthandazo Mazwayi uses the back of the Unemployed People's Movement's Ayanda Kota to sign a...
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7
Sep 20
Southern Africa: Reliance on Imports and Industrial Farming Deepening Food Crisis Across Southern Africa
At World Food Programme food distribution points in Zimbabwe, community members stand at least one metre apart and collect their...
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7
Sep 20
Yilungelo Lakho (It’s Your Right) discussion on SABC 1
On 7 September 2020 the PSAM director Jay Kruuse participated in a live television discussion hosted by SABC 1. The...
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13
Aug 20
People in Parliament under Covid-19
Tlamelo M Mothudi and Esteri Msindo report on public participation in Parliament and the Provincial Legislature during the Covid-19 lockdown. Public...
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11
Aug 20
Police, councillors and mob justice under lockdown
By Sue Maclennan on August 10, 2020 Grocott’s Mail asked the Public Service Accountability Monitor to suggest who should be...
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6
Aug 20
Technology holds the key to public’s involvement in Eastern Cape legislature’s virtual meetings
By Tlamelo M Mothudi and Esteri Msindo• 6 August 2020 MPs had to get to grips with IT in April...
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24
Jul 20
Pandemic highlights nursing crisis
By Sue Maclennan on July 24, 2020 Covid-19, Health & Well-being, Health & wellbeing, NEWS "You can advertise for 5000...
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