outa

Outa, commonly written as OUTA, stands for Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse. It is a South African civil-society organisation founded in 2013 to promote governance reform, accountability, and value for money in public spending. It describes itself as independent, non-partisan, and funded mainly through donations, memberships, and lawful corporate partnerships.

Mission and activities: OUTA seeks to reduce wasteful expenditure and improve transparency in both government and business. It conducts research, publishes reports on public procurement, energy, water, and service delivery, and engages in advocacy through policy submissions, media engagement, and legal action when appropriate.

Notable campaigns and impact: The organisation has campaigned on issues such as opposition to the Gauteng e-toll system and other public-finance concerns. It uses litigation, public campaigns, and parliamentary submissions to influence policy and hold authorities to account. OUTA also runs educational and watchdog programs aimed at taxpayers and consumers.

Other uses: Beyond this acronym, "outa" may appear in different languages or contexts as a word, name, or transliteration with meanings not related to the organisation. This article focuses on OUTA, the South African civil-society group.