Press Releases
27
Oct 25
Civil society stands together to safeguard historic University of Fort Hare
Press Release_Civil society stands together to safeguard historic University of Fort Hare
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2
Oct 25
Imali Yethu press statement following SIU Report on Tembisa Hospital
Statement-on-SIU-Report_Importance-of-Procurement-and-Fiscal-Transparency.pdf
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12
Aug 25
South Africa Doesn’t Need a Talk Shop – It Needs the Courage to Enforce the Law
Some of South Africa’s political and civic leaders are preparing to gather later this week for the “National Convention” –...
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24
Apr 25
No More False Choices – A Budget That Works for All Is Within Reach
MEDIA STATEMENT For Immediate Release 24 April 2025 The Budget Justice Coalition (BJC) welcomes the withdrawal of the proposed increase...
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1
Mar 25
Build a Government that Works for All; Use Public Budgets to Strengthen South Africa’s Governance and Accountability Infrastructure
Following the unprecedented postponed tabling of Budget 2025 on 19 February owing to disagreements amongst Government of National Unity (GNU)...
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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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PSAM in the News
3
Dec 25
ANC victory masks deep electoral troubles in Ward 10
By Gcina Ntsaluba While the African National Congress celebrated what it called a “decisive victory” in last week’s Ward 10...
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3
Dec 25
Dakar Declaration following the 6th International Forum on Participatory Democracy in Africa
The PSAM is a member of the International Observatory of Participatory Democracy (IPOD) which held its 6th International Forum from...
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29
Nov 25
China steps in after US pulled back
By Asemahle Vumsindo The People’s Republic of China has announced a major funding commitment to support South Africa’s HIV response,...
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10
Sep 25
PSAM’s bold proposal on local municipalities
https://grocotts.ru.ac.za/2025/09/10/psams-bold-proposal-on-local-municipalities/
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2
Aug 25
Makana Municipality faces allegations of fraud and corruption over missing R2.6m water pump
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-08-02-makana-municipality-faces-allegations-of-fraud-and-corruption-over-missing-r2-6m-water-pump/?dm_source=top_reads_block&dm_medium=card_link&dm_campaign=top_reads&dm_content=nelson_mandela_bay
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6
Jun 25
Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi Strengthens Ties with Open Government Partnership CEO
Last night, June 5, 2025, Minister for the Public Service and Administration Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi hosted Mr. Aidan Eyakuze, the...
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27
May 25
Makana Municipality oversight visit — another slap on the wrist or will the dysfunction finally be addressed?
27 May 2025 Jay Kruuse is Director of the Public Service Accountability Monitor, Rhodes University This month, Deputy Minister of...
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22
May 25
Makhanda’s roaming animal crisis
Municipal funding and enforcement failures put lives at risk By Siyanda Zinyanga May 22, 2025 Updated:May 23, 2025 Udderly unacceptable....
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16
Apr 25
Parliament faces calls to bring back pre-budget hearings
The National Treasury hasn’t held pre-budget hearings in recent years after introducing the initiative to 'enrich' the budget process in...
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22
Mar 25
Public Protector Office still without a deputy a year on
Zalene Merrington,22 March 2025, 15:01 [SAST] The Office of the Public Protector has been without a deputy for over a...
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