OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage warns of "death spiral" for Eskom amid 66% rate hike demand

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South Africa’s ongoing electricity and water crises have once again taken center stage, with Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), shedding light on the root causes and potential solutions. In a recent conversation with Alec Hogg, Duvenage emphasized the critical role of government responsibility, efficiency, and accountability, especially in essential services like electricity and water. He also urged citizens to support organizations like OUTA, which fight for transparency and systemic change.

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6 Nov 2024 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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