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.
On Thursday night, a Taxify driver Siyabonga Ngcobo was shoved into his vehicle's boot and set alight in Sunnyside.
He says one of his first priorities is to clean up the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa.
The department says pedestrians accounted for 37% of road fatalities, an increase from 34% last year.
The department says law enforcement officials will be ensuring drivers abide by all the rules of the road.
Over 450 have lost their lives due to road accidents in the last five days alone.
The Transport Department has urged road users to obey the rules of the road this festive season.
The Transport Dept has expressed disappointment after Sanral went ahead with evictions in Nomzamo.
The plan will see tracking devices fitted to vehicles transporting children to and from schools.
At least four people including a baby were killed and 20 others injured in accidents.
Transport Minister says there are not enough traffic officials to police SA motorists on the roads.
The department of transport says it has not yet discussed a second phase in the e-toll project.
