#ScrapeTollsNow: Sanral backtracks on collecting outstanding e-Tolls

27 March 2019

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Gauteng has noted today’s announcement by the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) that they will with immediate effect suspend the process of pursuing e-Toll debts.

This move by the state-owned agency proves once again that the e-toll system in Gauteng is not working and has never worked.

It is clear that Sanral’s threats of issuing summonses for those who owe e-tolls and blacklisting residents who owed e-tolls would not hold water in a court of law.

The fact that some 40 days before the election, the ANC makes this announcement is blatant electioneering.

e-Tolls is an unfair tax burden that was placed on the residents of Gauteng without proper consultation.

Since the inception of the e-tolling system the DA has consistently spoken out about the unfairness of this system, which is placing strain on our already financially overburdened residents due to the cost of living increasing over the years.

Despite a commission of inquiry established by Premier David Makhura, no effective action has been taken by the Premier against e-Tolls.

Last year, he indicated that e-Tolls would be gone. Unfortunately, they are still with us. This is yet another broken promise.

Indeed there still remain more questions than answers.

The DA is the only party that is serious about scrapping e-Tolls. During our first 100 days in office we will launch an intergovernmental dispute against e-Tolls.

Issued by Solly Msimanga, DA Gauteng Premier Candidate, 27 March 2019