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Tue, June 25th 2013, 08:34 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU calls for investigation into e-tolling procurement process

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and other civil society groups have called for an independent investigation into the procurement process which ultimately led to the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng. → Read more
Mon, June 24th 2013, 08:49 · Brandon Gregory

COSATU protests against e-tolling today in Gauteng

The Congress of South African Trade Unions will today protest against e-tolling in Gauteng, South Africa, in the form of a motorcade. → Read more
Fri, June 21st 2013, 12:48 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling to increase SA’s debt – OUTA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the level of debt in South Africa makes e-tolling an impractical solution to paying for new roads. → Read more
Thu, June 13th 2013, 12:50 · Brandon Gregory

BAT plans protest again against e-tolling in Cape Town and Johannesburg

The Bikers Against Tolls (BAT) are planning protest action against the South African National Roads Agency Limited's (SANRAL) controversial e-tolling system in both Cape Town and Johannesburg on June 15. → Read more
Wed, June 12th 2013, 08:31 · Brandon Gregory

Where SA’s e-tolling money is going

The Austrian manufacturer of toll-road systems Kapsch TrafficCom has said it is expecting a revenue boost of approximately ZAR672.5 million (US$67.6 million) from South Africa’s e-tolling project, which has been delayed but may begin in July. → Read more
Tue, June 4th 2013, 16:04 · Richard Cutcher

SANRAL describes itself as “world class” after winning e-tolling award

The e-tolling system causing a political outcry across South Africa has won the 2013 Toll Excellence Award, despite it not even being operational yet. → Read more
Thu, May 30th 2013, 09:30 · Brandon Gregory

DA urges president to investigate alternatives to e-tolling

Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport and Democratic Alliance (DA) member of parliament (MP), will write to president Jacob Zuma, urging him to investigate alternatives to e-tolling in the wake of new evidence against the project. → Read more
Mon, May 27th 2013, 14:30 · Brandon Gregory

DA: Transport minister and SANRAL must stop “arrogant crusade” on e-tolling

Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA), today said Ben Martins, minister of transport, is “jumping the gun” by gazetting regulations on e-tolling in Gauteng. → Read more
Wed, May 22nd 2013, 09:57 · Brandon Gregory

DA: ANC “the party of e-tolling”

The African National Congress (ANC) has proved it is “indeed the party of e-tolling” after it used its majority to pass the e-toll bill yesterday, according to Elza van Lingen, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP). → Read more
Tue, May 21st 2013, 14:49 · Brandon Gregory

Western Cape court halts e-tolling in province

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has been halted in its plans to implement the N1 and N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project by the Western Cape High Court. → Read more
Tue, May 21st 2013, 10:24 · Brandon Gregory

Catholic Church joins fight against e-tolling in Gauteng

The Catholic Church in South Africa has joined the ranks of political parties, trade unions and the scores of members of the public campaigning against e-tolling. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd 2013, 13:01 · Brandon Gregory

E-tolling may be endorsed by NCOP committee next week

A parliamentary committee on public services meeting of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) may result in the adoption of the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill on Tuesday. → Read more
Mon, April 29th 2013, 12:33 · Brandon Gregory

SANRAL now battling to implement e-tolling in Gauteng

Member of provincial legislature (MPL) Jack Bloom has said reports today reveal the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is not ready to implement e-tolling on Gauteng’s highways. → Read more
Wed, April 17th 2013, 15:45 · Brandon Gregory

DA reveals “truth” about Cosatu’s opposition to e-tolling Western Cape

Following Tony Ehrenreich's statement that he cannot remember the African National Congress (ANC) Cape Town caucus voting against the opposition of e-tolling in the province, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has hit back with proof. → Read more
Wed, April 17th 2013, 13:51 · Brandon Gregory

SANRAL believes e-tolling in Western Cape will create jobs

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said the N1 and N2 e-toll plan for the Western Cape will create approximately 5,000 jobs. → Read more
Mon, April 15th 2013, 07:43 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL not ready to launch e-tolling – OUTA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has thrown doubt on the readiness of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to commence e-tolling on Gauteng roads in two months. → Read more
Thu, April 11th 2013, 11:45 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling to begin within two months

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has confirmed the controversial e-tolling in Gauteng province is to begin within the next two months. → Read more
Wed, April 10th 2013, 11:54 · Brandon Gregory

DA set to fight e-tolling in the NCOP

Elza van Lingen, member of parliament and Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), is set to fight e-tolling within the council. → Read more
Wed, March 20th 2013, 15:48 · Brandon Gregory

Sanral to implement e-tolling in the Western Cape

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has decided to bring the controversial e-tolling system to the Western Cape province, despite protests against it in Gauteng province. → Read more
Wed, March 6th 2013, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory

Cosatu condemns “rushed” bill on e-tolling

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has condemned the manner in which the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill was “rushed” through the National Assembly without public debate. → Read more