Press Releases
10
Oct 24
Kuyenda Collective Press Statement on the eve of International Day of the Girl
As the world prepares to celebrate the potential of tomorrow's girls, the Kuyenda Collective reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that...
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16
Aug 24
SADC RISDP – Civil society says progress made, more to do
Harare, Zimbabwe, 15 August 2024 Civil society organisations have this week praised the steady progress made towards implementation of the...
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15
Aug 24
Communique: Strengthening social accountability in public resource management for sustained economic growth and development in Southern Africa
https://psa.copsam.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/RISDP-Dialogue-2024-communique.pdf
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13
Aug 24
Civil society calls for sustainable and accountable implementation of SADC’s regional development strategy
SADC RISDP NSA Dialogue press release
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2
Aug 24
Agroecology in Southern Africa: Financing the Transition
30 July 2024 – While national agricultural policies and budgets in Southern Africa are moving toward agroecology, they are still...
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31
May 24
National Treasury’s Fiscal Framework is Undermining the Democratic Project
Budget Justice Coalition press release.
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13
Dec 23
The Public Procurement Bill is deficient and dangerous
Parliament’s National Assembly has passed the Public Procurement Bill, sending it to the National Council of Provinces. This Bill is...
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24
Nov 23
Makana Municipality Unspent Conditional Grant Funds to be Returned; Shameful underspending by 83% of Infrastructure Grant
Statement issued by the Public Service Accountability Monitor, Rhodes University and Action for Accountability (A4A) Project. In a letter dated...
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2
Nov 23
Weakened Public Finances? At What Cost? Public Service Accountability Monitor Reaction to the 2023 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement
The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) notes the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and Adjusted Estimates...
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31
Oct 23
Joint MTBPS Statement | Budget cuts won’t save South Africa—It will be the most vulnerable ultimately paying the price
On Wednesday 1 November, Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to Parliament. Fiscal policy can...
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PSAM in the News
7
Sep 24
PSAM calls on government to intervene in Makanda water crisis
PSAM calls on government to intervene in Makanda water crisis The Makana municipality in Makhanda predicts the water will only...
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7
Sep 24
PSAM calls on government to intervene in Makanda water crisis – SABC News
📆 2024/09/07 08:49:00 South Africa Latest News,South Africa Headlines The municipality has dismally failed to deliver essential services to its...
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18
Jun 24
This week — World Refugee Day and climate change as a human rights risk
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-06-18-this-week-world-refugee-day-and-climate-change-as-a-human-rights-risk/
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12
Jun 24
7th administration – Concerns about the ongoing Cabinet.
https://youtu.be/AJ0PwaScM_M?si=XqblDbh0-XJ0PRq7
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11
Jun 24
Coalition govt will require similar size Cabinet: PSAM
https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/coalition-govt-will-require-similar-size-cabinet-psam/
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9
Jun 24
Court gives Eastern Cape municipality green light to sue former municipal manager for R7.5m
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-06-09-court-gives-eastern-cape-municipality-green-light-to-sue-former-municipal-manager-for-r7-5m/
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1
Jun 24
‘Political massacre’ as MK wipes out ANC
https://www.iol.co.za/ios/news/political-massacre-as-mk-wipes-out-anc-e25718ea-c7ae-4090-bb81-b2a6d448eef0
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21
Apr 24
2024 Elections | Rhodes University Town Hall debate | 21 April 2024
https://www.enca.com/shows/2024-elections-rhodes-university-town-hall-debate-21-april-2024
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18
Apr 24
What’s democracy without citizen participation?
https://grocotts.ru.ac.za/2024/04/18/whats-democracy-without-citizen-participation/
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10
Apr 24
Makhanda Water Project in the E Cape hit by more delays
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6iRBp9L1I
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