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Tue, July 15th 2014, 12:30 · Chris Udemans

NPA to begin e-toll prosecutions – report

South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed two senior prosecutors have been assigned with initiating prosecution of individuals who have not paid e-tolls, according to a report. → Read more
Thu, July 10th 2014, 16:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

E-toll review panel announced, DA labels it “public relations stunt”

The premier of South Africa’s Gauteng province David Makhura has announced a panel of 15 people will review the e-toll policy and report back to the provincial government with recommendations by November 30, 2014, with opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) branding the review a “public relations stunt”. → Read more
Mon, July 7th 2014, 15:30 · Chris Udemans

SA e-tolls should undergo parliamentary review – DA

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said e-tolls should be reviewed by parliament since the system was introduced by legislature passed by the National Assembly. → Read more
Wed, July 2nd 2014, 17:00 · Tom Jackson

Investor confidence impacted by e-toll review – SANRAL

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said investor confidence has been impacted by a pending review of e-tolling, after the state-owned company missed its targets during a bond auction. → Read more
Mon, June 30th 2014, 11:30 · Chris Udemans

E-tolls set for review, OUTA cautious

Gauteng premier David Makhura has announced plans to review e-tolling in the province, saying the public has a right to be heard. → Read more
Fri, June 27th 2014, 17:30 · Chris Udemans

Moody’s upgrades SANRAL credit rating

Credit rating agency Moody’s Investor Services has upgraded the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) rating from negative to stable, a move welcomed by the parastatal. → Read more
Wed, June 18th 2014, 17:00 · Chris Udemans

JPSA publishes e-toll roadblock information page

The Justice Project South Africa (JPSA) has published a webpage to battle both “rumours and acts of intimidation” and disseminate factual information relating to e-toll roadblocks on Gauteng’s highways. → Read more
Wed, June 18th 2014, 13:00 · Tom Jackson

DA to request meeting over e-tolls “rethink”

South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) will request a meeting with Gauteng transport MEC Ismail Vadi after he said the provincial government was taking a “second look” at the e-tolling policy. → Read more
Mon, May 26th 2014, 16:00 · Chris Udemans

SANRAL not considering e-tolls in KwaZulu-Natal

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said contrary to reports it is not considering introducing e-tolling in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, but is looking at an alternative method of payment for the region. → Read more
Fri, May 23rd 2014, 18:30 · Chris Udemans

SA transport minister denies KwaZulu-Natal set for e-tolls

South African minister of transport Dipuo Peters has denied reports e-tolls will be introduced to KwaZulu-Natal. → Read more
Tue, May 20th 2014, 15:00 · Tom Jackson

“When” not “if” for e-toll failure – OUTA

The controversial e-tolling policy in South Africa’s Gauteng province will fail, it is just a question of when, according to Wayne Duvenage, chairperson of the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA). → Read more
Mon, May 19th 2014, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

SANRAL denies stopping road users to check for e-tags

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has denied claims it is working with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) to stop and check road users for e-tag registration. → Read more
Wed, May 14th 2014, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

OUTA warns against SANRAL’s “apparent lenience”

South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has warned road users in Gauteng not to be “seduced by the apparent lenience” of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), which today announced an extension to discounted rates for full settlement of e-toll invoices. → Read more
Wed, May 14th 2014, 12:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

DoT extends e-tolls discount period

South Africa’s Department of Transport (DoT) has extended the discounted grace period for road users to pay outstanding e-toll bills, saying the department understands people are “still familiarising themselves” with the system launched in December last year. → Read more
Mon, May 12th 2014, 10:30 · Chris Udemans

SANRAL warns road users of hoax e-toll emails

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has warned road users about hoax emails and messages claiming e-toll payments would be taken directly out of their accounts. → Read more
Fri, May 9th 2014, 14:30 · Chris Udemans

SANRAL lying over e-toll final demands – JPSA

The Justice Project South African (JPSA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) denial it has issued final demands and summonses for outstanding e-tolls payments is “worrying”, and that the roads agency is lying to the public. → Read more
Thu, May 8th 2014, 19:00 · Chris Udemans

SANRAL denies issuing final demands over e-tolls

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has denied issuing final demands and summonses to road users who have not yet paid outstanding e-toll balances. → Read more
Thu, May 8th 2014, 10:30 · Chris Udemans

OUTA are “recently rehabilitated smokers” – Mona

South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) spokesperson Vusi Mona has referred to members of anti-e-toll lobby group the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) as “recently rehabilitated smokers”. → Read more
Fri, April 25th 2014, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICASA hearing EFF’s SABC complaint

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) is now holding a public hearing into the complaint by opposition party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) regarding the banning of EFF political election broadcasts by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
Mon, April 14th 2014, 13:30 · Gabriella Mulligan

OUTA applauds SA Taxi Council on e-toll boycott

South Africa’s Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) applauds the decision of the South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) to call upon its members to boycott the e-tolling system operating in the country’s Gauteng province. → Read more