SANRAL disturbed by DA protest
Pretoria, 5th November 2014 - The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Ltd (SANRAL) was taken aback this morning when it saw the Democratic Alliance (DA) protesters in front of its head office building with a truck and loud speakers.
SANRAL was not informed about the march and when Vusi Mona, General Manager of Communications at SANRAL had a discussion with the group leaders, they conceded that they do not have permission to gather and protest and are waiting for their regional leader to advise further.
The DA had ample opportunities to present their views and opinions to the E-toll review panel. They did so without any form of outside protest and disturbance. It is a pity that they do not want to extend this basic courtesy to other institutions which are exercising the same right.
"We have called the metro police to assist as this gathering is illegal and hampering the day-to-day running of business at SANRAL. The DA marchers are making access to the building difficult for members of the review panel staff and visitors coming to SANRAL for business purposes," said Mona.
SANRAL also said the panel has elevated the matter to the DA's political leadership advising it that when the party made its representations to the panel it was not disrupted. It is only fair that the DA should extend the same courtesy to those who are making presentations today.
"It is very disturbing when a political party that claims to uphold the law shows such disregard for the rights of others," said Mona.
Statement issued on behalf of SANRAL by Yolisa Pasipanodya, Meropa Communications, November 5 2014
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