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Outa: DOT Gazette is a veiled attempt to fine e-toll users

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance has urged the public to respond to the Gazette before the 6 January 2016 cutoff date.

The validity period has been extended to 15 April 2022.

Gauteng municipalities owe more than R2.3m in unpaid e-tolls

Transport Minister Dipuo Peters revealed in the National Assembly that the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality alone owes Sanral about R1.8-million.

The government launched the widely unpopular e-tolls around the economic hub of Johannesburg in December.

EFF: With e-tolls, ANC have given us all a dompas

The Economic Freedom Fighters have rejected the latest amendments to the e-tolling system, saying the borders infringe on freedom of movement.

Gauteng e-tolls here to stay

Motorists will have to settle their outstanding toll debts before being issued new annual car licence discs.

Govt cuts e-tolls after consumer opposition

Road users in Gauteng will pay up to 50% less a month in toll fees, according to Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Beeld reported on the first court prosecution since e-tolls started in December 2013.

Man charged over refusal to pay e-tolls

In what’s said to be the first case of its kind, Stoyan Hristov Stoychev faces nearly 2000 charges, including using false plates and avoiding e-tolls.

E-tolls ‘unaffordable, cumbersome’, says premier

The SACP hails the announcement by Gauteng premier David Makhura as a victory for the poor.

A change to the Afghan criminal code will make it impossible to prosecute cases of violence against women

DA Gauteng forum to propose shake-ups

The DA is preparing to govern Gauteng after the 2019 general elections, according to the party’s preliminary resolutions document.

E-tolls crippling small businesses – DA

A survey of 50 small businesses in Gauteng revealed e-toll bills amounting to R850 000 so far this year, according to the DA.

The government launched the widely unpopular e-tolls around the economic hub of Johannesburg in December.

E-toll bills burnt outside Sanral offices after drive-slow

Protesters campaigning against e-tolling, led by Cosatu, embarked on a drive-slow that garnered both support and irritation from the public.

Standard Bank has flagged a “stealthy” run at the ANC presidency by treasurer general Paul Mashatile.

Gauteng ANC in the same lane as e-toll opposition

The province’s ANC has adopted a stance similar to that of civil action group Outa and the Democratic Alliance over the contentious e-toll system.

The introduction of e-tolls on Gauteng highways has sparked vehement debate and protests

E-tolls could divide party and province

The hot-potato issue of the unpopular gantries is due to be raised at the ANC’s Gauteng conference in Pretoria.

The government launched the widely unpopular e-tolls around the economic hub of Johannesburg in December.

Gauteng and national transport at odds over e-tolling review

The national department of transport has insisted that Gauteng has no authority to review the province’s controversial e-tolling system.

From tackling corruption to dealing with e-tolls and job planning

Makhura: Gauteng govt to examine e-tolling effects

Premier David Makhura says the provincial government is "serious" about assessing the the impact of e-tolls on residents.

Without having clear decisions from government regarding the future of e-tolls, Sanral is finding it difficult to go to the market to borrow funds to finance it. (Gallo Images)

DA calls for parliamentary e-toll review

The impact of e-tolling since its introduction in December last year should be reviewed in Parliament, says DA parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane.

The newly appointed premier of Gauteng

Sanral blames Gauteng premier for bond auction flop

The roads agency has lashed out at Gauteng Premier David Makhura for impacting investor confidence following a disappointing July bond auction.

Sanral announces toll tariff increase

Toll tariffs will increase by in line with the consumer price index but e-tolls will remain the same until 2015.

Sanral owed R543m in e-toll debt

Gauteng motorists owe more than R500-million in overdue fees since the e-tolling system started in December last year.

The government launched the widely unpopular e-tolls around the economic hub of Johannesburg in December.

DA to appeal e-toll case dismissal

The Democratic Alliance is set to appeal a judgment handed down by the high court dismissing its challenge of e-tolling’s constitutionality.

Western Cape toll roads a small part of Sanral project

The bulk of the N1/N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project comprises interchanges and upgrades to bridges and tunnels rather than contentious toll gates.