Latest articles on E Toll

Sanral is still facing e-toll hole

Article Lynley Donnelly - 19 Jul 2019

Political divisions have resurrected debate over whether it is fair to pay for Gauteng’s e-tolls through the fuel levy

Makhura and e-tolls: A lesson in repetition

Article Mashadi Kekana - 18 Feb 2019

Premier David Makhura has repeatedly called for e-tolls to be scrapped but has not given a plan in the last three State of the Province Addresses

Sanral bears brunt of lack of government clarity on e-tolls

Article Lameez Omarjee - 21 Aug 2018

It has emerged that Sanral struggled to raise the R20.6-billion budgeted e-toll revenue

The nightmare on e-toll street: Sanral is in massive debt that is mounting rapidly

Article Staff Reporter - 19 Aug 2016

The road agency’s debt is mounting rapidly and is six times greater than it was in 2007.

Outa: DOT Gazette is a veiled attempt to fine e-toll users

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Dec 2015

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance has urged the public to respond to the Gazette before the 6 January 2016 cutoff date.

Court rules against Sanral on Western Cape tolls

Article Staff Reporter - 30 Sep 2015

The high court in Cape Town has set aside the national road agency's decision to toll highways in the Western Cape.

Gauteng municipalities owe more than R2.3m in unpaid e-tolls

Article Staff Reporter - 15 Jul 2015

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters revealed in the National Assembly that the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality alone owes Sanral about R1.8-million.

EFF: With e-tolls, ANC have given us all a dompas

Article Staff Reporter - 21 May 2015

The Economic Freedom Fighters have rejected the latest amendments to the e-tolling system, saying the borders infringe on freedom of movement.

Gauteng e-tolls here to stay

Article Staff Reporter - 20 May 2015

Motorists will have to settle their outstanding toll debts before being issued new annual car licence discs.

Govt cuts e-tolls after consumer opposition

Article Staff Reporter - 20 May 2015

Road users in Gauteng will pay up to 50% less a month in toll fees, according to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Judicial activism can’t just flout the Constitution

Article Serjeant At The & Bar Author - 9 Apr 2015

An appeal court ruling shows how comparative law can go against the tenets of our democracy.

Bid to set aside Sanral secrecy ruling

Article Carmel Rickard 1 - 19 Mar 2015

The agency's toll road fight with Cape Town has led to a clampdown on access to court papers.

Opposition: Makhura’s speech a ‘pie in the sky’

Article Qaanitah Hunter - 24 Feb 2015

While Gauteng's ANC had praise and glory for Premier David Makhura’s State of the Province Address, opposition parties weren't impressed.

Man charged over refusal to pay e-tolls

Article Sapaxxxx - 11 Feb 2015

In what's said to be the first case of its kind, Stoyan Hristov Stoychev faces nearly 2000 charges, including using false plates and avoiding e-tolls.

Cracks in Sanral’s freeway support

Article Lynley Donnelly - 17 Oct 2014

The road agency’s woes continue to mount with the ANC itself now divided over e-tolling.

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