Gauteng Premier Affirms E-Toll Removal Amid Conflicting Statements
Amid widespread confusion surrounding the fate of the e-toll system in Gauteng, Premier Panyaza Lesufi has reiterated the province's intention to abolish the tolls by the end of March. This statement comes in the wake of conflicting information from various stakeholders involved in the matter.
During his recent State of the Province Address (SOPA), Lesufi asserted that an agreement had been reached with the ministers of finance and transport regarding the discontinuation of e-tolls. However, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana conveyed a different stance during discussions at Parliament's joint finance committees, indicating that Gauteng had not met the necessary pre-conditions for the removal of e-tolls. In an interview on SABC's Morning Live, Lesufi stood firm on the province's decision, assuring the public that e-tolls would indeed become a thing of the past starting next month.
"Today, I signed all the relevant legislation required before submitting it to the national government. This was the final step needed to bring this matter to a close. Our technical team has completed crucial processes, and I can confidently say that from April 1st, the familiar beeping sound at toll gates will cease, bills will no longer be issued, and motorists will no longer incur charges for e-tolls," Lesufi stated.
The Premier's remarks suggest that the necessary administrative and legislative procedures have been completed, paving the way for the anticipated abolition of e-tolls in Gauteng.
During his recent State of the Province Address (SOPA), Lesufi asserted that an agreement had been reached with the ministers of finance and transport regarding the discontinuation of e-tolls. However, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana conveyed a different stance during discussions at Parliament's joint finance committees, indicating that Gauteng had not met the necessary pre-conditions for the removal of e-tolls. In an interview on SABC's Morning Live, Lesufi stood firm on the province's decision, assuring the public that e-tolls would indeed become a thing of the past starting next month.
"Today, I signed all the relevant legislation required before submitting it to the national government. This was the final step needed to bring this matter to a close. Our technical team has completed crucial processes, and I can confidently say that from April 1st, the familiar beeping sound at toll gates will cease, bills will no longer be issued, and motorists will no longer incur charges for e-tolls," Lesufi stated.
The Premier's remarks suggest that the necessary administrative and legislative procedures have been completed, paving the way for the anticipated abolition of e-tolls in Gauteng.
