Etolls
Calls for scrapping of e-tolls grow after confusion on their fate
This comes after Gauteng Transport MEC Jacob Mamabolo declared on SAfm on Thursday that e-tolls were in the past, and the provincial government was moving on.
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Cabinet: Health Dept's dodgy R150mn contract being probed by law enforcement
Acting Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni held a post-Cabinet media briefing on 27 May 2021 during which she emphasised that Cabinet could not give an opinion on the matter pertaining to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize’s possible removal due to tender irregularities within his department as it was still an ongoing investigation. #GovernmentSA #ZweliMkhize #DepartmentofHealth #CyrilRamaphosa
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‘Govt on the verge of resolving e-toll matter’ – Mbalula
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula told the National Assembly, during the delivery of his department's budget vote that the government would be making an announcement on scrapping the controversial e-tolls.
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Govt can’t keep GP motorists guessing on fate of e-tolls for much longer – AA
The association has called on government to provide a clear way forward for Gauteng road users regarding the highly contested tolling system.
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Cosatu, Outa oppose new law that could see defaulting e-toll users fined heavily
Cosatu and Outa have been vocal about their opposition to e-tolling in Gauteng and have warned motorists not to take the new proposal lying down.
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Sanral lost over R640m in revenue during hard lockdown, CEO Macozoma reveals
EWN sat down with the roads agency’s CEO Skhumbuzo Macozoma for a wide-ranging interview.
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Mbalula: Officials will clamp down on drunk drivers this festive season
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula joined the Johannesburg Metro Police Department on Monday as it launched its festive season safety campaign.
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Cabinet calls for more consultation before deciding on fate of e-tolls
Four months ago, President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed a task team to come up with a solution for the controversial e-tolls system in Gauteng as the majority of motorists were refusing to pay their bills.
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Mboweni: E-tolls are here to stay, pay your bills
Tito Mboweni announced that government had decided to retain the user pay principle remains with regards to e-tolls
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It’s not over yet: Talks continue over e-tolls
Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula met with the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse and Automobile Association on Wednesday as part of efforts to find a solution to the unpopular user-pay system.
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Mbalula reiterates govt’s ‘resolve’ to finding e-tolls solution
The minister met with the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse and the Automobile Association on Wednesday.
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Cabinet sets August deadline for ‘workable solution’ on e-tolls
President Cyril Ramaphosa tasked his ministers and Gauteng Premier David Makhura to come up with a solution recently.
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MPs to scrutinise Transport budget as govt depts present spending plans
The Transport Budget vote takes centre stage in Parliament on Tuesday, day one of a marathon for the newly minted Parliament.
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Talks on future of e-tolls hard & robust, says Mbalula
While addressing reporters earlier on Monday, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said the finance minister’s hardened attitude towards the debate was understandable.
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'I’m not going to respond to public spats' - Mbalula on e-toll twar
At the 2019 Southern African Transport Conference, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula commented on the future of e-tolls and the recent Twitter row between the Gauteng premier and the finance minister.
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Mbalula believes there’s an e-toll solution for all
Mbalula said a solution will be found for the current impasse of payment of e-tolls in Gauteng.
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Ramaphosa urges Mboweni, Mbalula to work with Makhura on e-tolls issue
Ramaphosa said the public spat between Mboweni and Makhura on social media is unfortunate and deeply regrettable.
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Cosatu demands action be taken against Mboweni after e-toll comments
Cosatu's provincial spokesperson Amos Monyela said steps should be taken against the minister.
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Ramaphosa finds Mboweni, Makhura spat 'deeply regrettable'
David Makhura, who wants to scrap e-tolls, clashed with Tito Mboweni who argued it was government policy and therefore motorists must pay their e-toll fees.
