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Fri, September 13th 2013, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling is government policy and will be implemented – SANRAL

E-tolling is an established part of the African National Congress’ (ANC) policy for South Africa and will be implemented, according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
Mon, September 9th 2013, 16:00 · Tom Jackson

Moody’s downgrades SANRAL over e-tolling

Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) long-term issuer ratings over a fall in cash flow related to the controversial e-tolling project. → Read more
Fri, September 6th 2013, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp

e-tolling a threat to democracy – Richard Stallman

Software freedom founder and activist Richard Stallman has encouraged South Africans to take a stand against e-tolling, as it posed a threat to people’s privacy. → Read more
Fri, September 6th 2013, 18:00 · Tom Jackson

FFP declares e-tolling victory, DA seeks clarification from Zuma

South Africa’s Freedom Front Plus (FFP) has claimed a “huge victory” for road users in Gauteng as President Jacob Zuma is yet to sign the controversial e-toll bill, while the Democratic Alliance (DA) is seeking clarification from Zuma on the status of the bill. → Read more
Thu, September 5th 2013, 19:30 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL ignored evidence e-tolling would fail – OUTA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has joined the Democratic Alliance (DA) in accusing the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) of ignoring evidence that e-tolling would not work in the country. → Read more
Tue, September 3rd 2013, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory

SANRAL documents prove e-tolling will fail – DA

Documents owned by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) prove e-tolling will not work in Gauteng, according to Mmusi Maimane, Gauteng leader for the Democratic Alliance (DA), who has also consulted with business owners regarding the effects e-tolling will have. → Read more
Tue, August 27th 2013, 10:30 · Brandon Gregory

E-tolling communications to cost $46.2 million – DA

Communications with e-toll account holders and transgressors will cost ZAR473.2 million (US$46.2 million), according Democratic Alliance (DA) analysis of the e-toll contract between the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) and the Electronic Toll Collections (ETC). → Read more
Mon, August 26th 2013, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory

EFF opposes e-tolling, OUTA cautions against damaging property

South Africa’s newly established political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has expressed its opposition to e-tolling, according to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA), which has cautioned against the destruction of e-tolling equipment. → Read more
Tue, August 20th 2013, 09:00 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL e-tolling advertising spin a “disgrace” – DA

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has branded the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) e-tolling advertising budget a “disgrace”. → Read more
Wed, August 7th 2013, 11:20 · Brandon Gregory

AARTO fine collection disaster confirms e-tolling will fail – Ollis

A reply to a parliamentary question posted by the Democratic Alliance (DA) has revealed only 12.19 per cent of fines issued through the Department of Transport’s Administrative Adjudication of Road Offences (AARTO) have been collected since 2008. → Read more
Mon, August 5th 2013, 11:00 · Brandon Gregory

DA to appeal to president not to sign e-tolling bill

The Democratic Alliance (DA) will appeal to President Jacob Zuma not to sign the e-tolling bill and request Dipuo Peters, South Africa’s minister of transport, to conduct a review of the e-toll contract. → Read more
Thu, August 1st 2013, 09:15 · Brandon Gregory

SANRAL must pay ZAR25 million per month to e-tolling contractor

ZAR25 million (US$2.5 million) is the approximate amount which the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has to pay per month to the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC), the company implementing e-tolling in Gauteng, South Africa. → Read more
Mon, July 29th 2013, 13:37 · Brandon Gregory

DA’s Jack Bloom will scrap e-tolling in Gauteng if elected

Should the Democratic Alliance (DA) win the Gauteng province in the 2014 elections, a possible premier candidate, Jack Bloom, will scrap the controversial e-tolling system in the province. → Read more
Fri, July 26th 2013, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory

Cash strapped SANRAL another reason to scrap e-tolling – Ollis

The financial woes of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is another reason to scrap e-tolling in Gauteng, according to Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
Tue, July 23rd 2013, 11:24 · Brandon Gregory

SA Catholic Bishops start online petition against e-tolling

The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference’s Peace and Justice department has launched an online petition against e-tolling in South Africa through the popular petition site, Avaaz.org. → Read more
Mon, July 22nd 2013, 11:57 · Brandon Gregory

Kapsch TrafficCom shares drop due to delay in SA e-tolling

Kapsch TrafficCom, the Austrian toll systems manufacturer behind the controversial e-tolling in South Africa, has experienced a drop in shares due to another delay of the system in the country. → Read more
Wed, July 3rd 2013, 10:32 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL warns motorists to prepare for e-tolling

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has told motorists to prepare for e-tolling on Gauteng highways by registering for their e-tags, saying e-tolling in the province was no longer legally disputed. → Read more
Tue, July 2nd 2013, 09:17 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU takes its “go-slow” protest against e-tolling to Pretoria

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has taken its “drive slow” protest campaign against the contentious e-tolling system in Gauteng, South Africa, to Pretoria. → Read more
Mon, July 1st 2013, 15:43 · Brandon Gregory

Ian Ollis: Portugal’s failed e-tolling system will fail in South Africa

Ian Ollis, the shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA), is calling for clarity on how e-tolling was pursued in South Africa despite the system having already failed in Portugal. → Read more
Thu, June 27th 2013, 09:05 · Brandon Gregory

Ben Martins now considering public submissions on e-tolling

The Department of Transport has confirmed the minister Ben Martins is now considering the public submissions on the draft regulations for the controversial e-tolling project. → Read more