Finally! E-Toll Phase-Out is happening
Jacob Mamabolo, the Gauteng MEC for Finance, unveiled the Gauteng budget during a presentation on Tuesday. He disclosed that the province has initiated discussions with financial institutions to secure funds required for settling the e-toll debt, while also addressing a backlog of maintenance valued at over R4 billion.
Emphasizing the commitment made by Premier Panyaza Lesufi, Mamabolo reiterated the assurance that the contentious E-tolls will be phased out starting from March 31, 2024.
Efforts are underway as the province engages with financial institutions to fulfill its contractual obligations. Mamabolo highlighted the significance of these actions, showcasing the province’s dedication to adhering to national treasury guidelines and advancing towards the conclusion of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project.
He further outlined the forthcoming process, which involves collaboration between the National Treasury, the Department of Transport, and the road agency SANRAL. This collaboration aims to detach the toll system and enact the necessary legislative measures to terminate the scheme entirely.
Following the publication of the deregulation gazette, Gauteng’s road users will no longer incur charges for using the province’s freeways after a two-week transition period.
Preparations leading up to the implementation date will include disabling tag beeps and halting the issuance of invoices to road users, among other procedural adjustments.
eTolls dead and buried! Today, through the MEC for Treasury @JacobMamaboloSA we signed the obituary of eTolls. Proud moment indeed. Less talk, more work! #GrowingGautengTogether pic.twitter.com/BuQmljeZxP
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) March 5, 2024
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