Press Releases
18
Sep 23
Regional organisations call for accountability in the implementation of SADC’s development strategy
For immediate release – Monday 18 September 2023 Regional organisations call for accountability in the implementation of SADC’s...
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11
Sep 23
Statement on the Public Procurement Bill 2023 Issued by the Procurement Reform Working Group (PRWG)
PRWG Statement re Public Procurement Bill-11Sep23
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20
Jun 23
More than ad hoc budget allocations required to tackle corruption
Despite corruption featuring prominently in public discourse for its devastating socio-economic impacts, meaningful implementation of robust anti-corruption strategies is dismal...
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25
May 23
Makana Municipality fails to submit monthly water quality data despite last results showing very high levels of E.coli bacteria.
PRESS RELEASE by the Action for Accountability Collective - EMBARGOED until 5am 25 May 2023
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5
May 23
How can rural youth voices be better heard in transnational education policy spaces?
Kuyenda Press Release - 5 May 2023
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22
Mar 23
Press Statement | Civil Society Demands Clarity and Transparency in Emergency Procurement
Statement drafted by members of the Procurement Reform Working Group (PRWG). The PRWG was formed in 2020, in response to...
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16
Mar 23
No to the shutdown
We, the undersigned organisations, express our opposition to the forced national shutdown being planned by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF)...
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24
Feb 23
State takes two steps towards resourcing anti-corruption efforts; One step back in safeguarding procurement
The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) notes the tabling of the 2023 Budget Review and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE)...
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15
Nov 22
People’s Guide to the 2022 Adjusted Budget for South Africa
The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) has prepared a People's Guide the Adjusted Budget, intended to make information from the...
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31
Oct 22
Promises of reform and resourcing to address structural impediments to growth
The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) notes the tabling of the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) and Adjusted Estimates...
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PSAM in the News
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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26
Mar 24
Kota: 5.9% increase in provision of basic water ‘a good story to tell’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M1WvmfgRsc
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1
Feb 24
Makhanda streets, dark and dangerous
https://grocotts.ru.ac.za/2024/02/01/makhanda-streets-dark-and-dangerous/
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27
Nov 23
Treasury orders Makana Municipality to pay back R60.7m in unspent infrastructure grants
The Makana Municipality, with its base in the crumbling town of Makhanda – where some residents still use the bucket...
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22
Nov 23
Making cents of gender-responsive budgeting — reflections on the 2023 Medium-Term Budget and Budget 2024
Why has achieving gender-responsive budgeting been so elusive despite dedicated work by civil society and government actors over the years?...
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