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Thu, December 12th 2013, 12:00 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL fabricated e-tag sale numbers – OUTA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has accused the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) of fabricating its figures for e-tag sales, saying its own research showed sales were less than half those claimed by the state-owned company. → Read more
Mon, December 9th 2013, 11:00 · Tom Jackson

Moody’s confirms SANRAL rating

Credit ratings agency Moody’s has confirmed the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) credit rating after the implementation of the controversial e-tolling system. → Read more
Fri, December 6th 2013, 13:30 · Richard Cutcher

The e-toll showdown begins now – OUTA

Wayne Duvenage, chairman of the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA), has said the launch of e-tolls this week does not mean the end of the campaign against them and only now can his group really begin to protest the policy. → Read more
Thu, December 5th 2013, 19:30 · Tom Jackson

Maimane likens SANRAL CEO to PW Botha

South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) chief executive officer (CEO) Nazir Alli has been likened to apartheid-era president PW Botha by Democratic Alliance (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng Mmusi Maimane. → Read more
Thu, December 5th 2013, 15:00 · Richard Cutcher

Online portal for e-toll charge list, wheelchair set on fire

The South African National Roads Agency’s (SANRAL) online e-toll portal allows any person to view the outstanding bills of any vehicle, whether theirs or not. → Read more
Thu, December 5th 2013, 11:00 · Tom Jackson

SAPO, police unions working against e-tolling

Unions affiliated to the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the South African Post Office (SAPO) and Gauteng metro police have promised to assist with the fight against e-tolling. → Read more
Wed, December 4th 2013, 12:30 · Tom Jackson

Motorists avoiding e-tolling – Joburg police

Traffic was heavy on roads in Johannesburg today as motorists avoided the highways that have been subject to e-tolling since yesterday, according to the city’s metro police. → Read more
Tue, December 3rd 2013, 18:00 · Tom Jackson

COSATU declares “Black Tuesday” over e-tolling, promises civil disobedience

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng has declared today “Black Tuesday” for the poor and the working class after the launch of e-tolling, promising civil disobedience against the policy. → Read more
Tue, December 3rd 2013, 09:30 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling launches in Gauteng

The controversial e-tolling of Gauteng’s highways began today after a court action against it was dismissed yesterday. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd 2013, 16:30 · Tom Jackson

E-tolling court bid fails

The High Court in Pretoria has struck from the rolls the Freedom Front Plus’ (FFP) application to stop e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways, saying the applicant failed to make a proper case. → Read more
Mon, December 2nd 2013, 15:00 · Richard Cutcher

SANRAL threaten legal action over JPSA information request

Lawyers representing the the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) have hit back at the Justice Project SA (JPSA) for requesting information on the legal position of motorists who do not pay e-toll fines. → Read more
Thu, November 28th 2013, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

Avis against e-tolling

Car hire company Avis has denied media reports it supports the implementation of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways, though it said it would comply with the policy. → Read more
Wed, November 27th 2013, 15:00 · Tom Jackson

SACCI clarifies position on e-tolling

The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has said it remains opposed to e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways after the South African National Roads Limited (SANRAL) suggested the organisation supported the controversial project. → Read more
Wed, November 27th 2013, 12:30 · Tom Jackson

FFP application against e-tolling will be heard December 2

The Freedom Front Plus’ (FFP) application in court for an interdict against the launch of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways will be heard on December 2, the day before the controversial system goes live. → Read more
Tue, November 26th 2013, 16:30 · Tom Jackson

Free e-tolling defence offer borders incitement – report

The offer by South African legal firm Findlay & Niemeyer Inc to offer a free defence to the first e-tolling non-payer borders on incitement, according to a report by Sake24. → Read more
Tue, November 26th 2013, 14:00 · Tom Jackson

Free legal defence offered to first e-toll non-payer

South African legal firm Findlay & Niemeyer Inc has offered a free defence to the first non-compliant e-toll road user, after the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) warned motorists non-payers would be handed over to debt collectors. → Read more
Mon, November 25th 2013, 11:00 · Richard Cutcher

E-toll cheats to face debt collectors after 7 days, goes live on December 3

Nazir Alli, chief executive officer (CEO) of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), has fired a warning shot at drivers considering skipping e-toll payments, emphasising that debt collectors would be used for enforcement. → Read more
Fri, November 22nd 2013, 12:00 · Tom Jackson

DA e-tolling billboards destructive – ANC

The unveiling of billboards condemning e-tolling in Gauteng by the Democratic Alliance (DA) was a destructive campaign, according to the ruling African National Congress (ANC). → Read more
Thu, November 21st 2013, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

DA launches new billboards condemning e-tolling

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) premier candidate for Gauteng Mmusi Maimane has launched new billboards in Gauteng, with the message: “A vote for the DA is a vote against e-tolls”. → Read more
Thu, November 21st 2013, 11:00 · Tom Jackson

Campaigners against e-tolling vow to continue fight

The Freedom Front Plus (FFP), the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance and the QuadPara Association of South Africa (QASA) have all promised to continue the fight against e-tolling in Gauteng, which is set to begin on December 3. → Read more