Gauteng Toll Roads

Gauteng public hearings on the Bill have been completed

The SA National Roads has been interdicted and restrained from levying and collecting tolls, the High Court in Pretoria ruled on Saturday.

Sanral and the Department of Transport have decided to postpone the implementation of the e-tolling for a month to "finalise regulations".

Despite calling labour brokers more evil than slavery, Cosatu says they are welcome to join the march if they oppose the toll roads.

Public finance expert slams the proposed fuel levy increase as "regressive" because it will hit the poorest of the poor.

Government spokesperson Jimmy Manyi has hit back at Cosatu and the DA, saying those opposing the Gauteng tolls "must get used it".

Tolling across Gauteng freeways will begin at a reduced rate on April 30, despite intense civil opposition to the move.

As well as impeding Sanral’s ability to pay its debts, a definitive scrapping of the project may undermine the Gautrain’s targets.

The National Consumer Forum believes the e-tolling system planned for Gauteng’s highways may lead to the abuse of consumers’ rights.

Sanral has announced the planned implementation of e-tolling in Gauteng has been postponed in order to address public concerns and petitions.

The SA National Roads Agency was contacting customers on Friday to reverse administration charges deducted erroneously from e-tag accounts.

A report detailing the public’s view on the Gauteng tolling system will be sent to Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele after a vote by the legislature.

Cosatu says it will go ahead with mass action at the end of February next year against the implementation of the Gauteng tolling system.

A joint petition against the planned Gauteng highway tolling system will be sent to Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele within 14 days.

Cosatu and other petitioners have threatened strike action should Sanral’s planned open road tolling system for Gauteng not be scrapped.