Welcome to the Community Action Network (CAN)

CAN, which stands for the Community Action Network, is an initiative led by the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) in South Africa. The purpose of CAN is to empower communities across the country to meaningfully participate in the affairs of their municipalities in order to ensure good service delivery. 

CAN strives to unite local communities, fostering organisation, advancing co-governance and facilitating coordinated efforts to drive positive change within their respective municipalities.

CAN is dedicated to build a network of like-minded communities and equipping them with the necessary tools to do their work effectively.

By working together, we can make a positive impact not only in our own communities but also beyond them.

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TAKE ACTION: Have your say on your municipality’s budget

CAN empowers South Africans to challenge unfair rate hikes and influence local spending, holding municipalities to account. [...]

Tshwane residential property owners urged to engage in their property rates determination

The Community Action Network (CAN), an initiative of OUTA, calls on all Tshwane residential property owners concerned [...]

CAN campaign urges citizens to take control of their municipal property valuations

Credit: OUTA  The Community Action Network (CAN), an initiative of OUTA, has launched a project to assist [...]

A timeline – understanding the general valuation process for property rates

The general valuation roll (GVR) is a crucial process in determining YOUR property rates within a municipality. [...]

A simple summary of the Property Rates Act

The Municipal Property Rates Act (MPRA) No. 6 of 2004 governs how municipalities assess, levy, and collect [...]

Key Provisions of the MFMA on Municipal Budgeting

The Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA), Act 56 of 2003, is the primary legislation governing municipal budgeting, [...]

Practical guide to challenging a municipal budget

When your local municipality releases its draft budget, you have the right to provide input during the [...]

Understanding mSCOA Forms in Municipal Budgeting

The Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) is a uniform financial reporting system introduced by the National [...]

Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) is a registered non-profit civil action organisation funded by the South African public.

OUTA focuses on tackling corruption and the misappropriation of public funds. The Community Action Network (CAN) is an independent division of OUTA funded separately, and with its own management team. CAN seeks to substantially improve municipalities by empowering and strengthening the role of local community organisations and associations. To find out more about OUTA, visit www.outa.co.za.