Press Releases
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Nov 21
Release of research paper on the basic education budget by the Budget Justice Coalition, ahead of this Thursday’s Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS)
9 November 2021 Media statement: Release of research paper on the basic education budget by the Budget Justice Coalition, ahead...
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Jul 21
Budget Justice Coalition Statement on the Unrest in South Africa
20 July 2021 BJC members are deeply disturbed at the unrest which unfolded across the country over the last few...
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8
Jul 21
Public Involvement and Oversight at Provincial Legislatures Virtual Roundtable
Join us for our ‘Public Involvement and Oversight at Provincial Legislatures Virtual Roundtable’ Tuesday, 20 July 2021 10h00- 13h00 via...
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25
Jun 21
Regional dialogue to interrogate SADC’s 10-year plan
25 June 2021 – Organisations from across Southern Africa will come together on 29 and 30 June 2021 to interrogate...
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21
Apr 21
For the People, by the People: How to Engage with Your Parliament | PPiPP Project
In 2020, we felt the effects of weak political leadership while at the same time a pandemic caused greater inequality...
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11
Nov 20
PSAM statement on the passing of Mr. Thembekile Kimi Makwetu, outgoing Auditor-General of South Africa
The Public Service Accountability Monitor (PSAM) is saddened to hear of the sudden passing today (11 November 2020) of outgoing...
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26
Oct 20
Health Sector Budget Transparency in South Africa and the 2019 Open Budget Survey
Where are we with this fiscal transparency story? "Yes - but what is the point of high levels of transparency...
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17
Jul 20
The Coalition demands accountability for the shooting of Community Health Workers
C19 People’s coalition is outraged to learn of the shooting of Community Health Workers in Bhisho, Eastern Cape. 17 July...
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9
Jun 20
June 2020 Newsletter
The global community is witnessing a new era propelled by the viral threat at our door step. In a span...
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PSAM in the News
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Apr 23
Action for Accountability follow-up meeting on the municipal budget
By Sibabalwe TameApril 26, 2023 Updated:April 26, 2023 No Comments 3 Mins Read Facebook Twitter Pinterest Action for Accountability project...
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26
Apr 23
Unions call for heads to roll after school feeding scheme in KZN collapses
A pupil eats at school.Mosima Rafapa/GroundUp More than two million pupils in KwaZulu-Natal depend on the National School Nutrition...
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10
Apr 23
Rhodes University’s Biotech hub launches first-ever water testing facility
https://indiaeducationdiary.in/rhodes-universitys-biotech-hub-launches-first-ever-water-testing-facility/
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1
Apr 23
It’s all a big act: Education department plays musical chairs with 31 acting senior managers and HODs
Suspended head of the Eastern Cape education department Dr Naledi Mbude has been languishing at home for a year on...
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17
Mar 23
National Shutdown: Civil society groups band together to oppose EFF’s plans
Civil society organisations have spoken out against the National Shutdown, warning that it could infringe on citizens’ constitutional rights. by...
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15
Mar 23
RUBIC launches first-ever water testing facility in Makhanda
By Matimu Shivambu Last week, the Rhodes University Biotechnology Innovation Centre (RUBIC) officially launched a water testing facility at the...
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8
Mar 23
Increase in number of ministries met with criticism
The addition of two new ministries to cabinet has been met with some criticism from political parties and civil society...
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2
Mar 23
OPINION: The billions allocated for infrastructure require more progressive procurement systems and oversight
https://www.spotlightnsp.co.za/2023/03/02/opinion-the-billions-allocated-for-infrastructure-require-more-progressive-procurement-systems-and-oversight/
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11
Feb 23
Eastern Cape medical negligence victims suffer as lawyer makes hundreds of millions
https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/news/2023-02-11-eastern-cape-medical-negligence-victims-suffer-as-lawyer-makes-hundreds-of-millions/
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10
Feb 23
Jobs, energy, grants and graft – civil society breaks down what Ramaphosa got right and where he failed
https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-02-10-civil-society-on-what-ramaphosa-got-right-and-where-he-failed/
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