E-tolls review panel outlines consultation process
The advisory panel on the socio-economic impact of e-tolls has started its work.
Detailed impact studies were conducted prior to the introduction of e-tolls and various stakeholder consultation processes are documented. The function of the panel is to analyse the impact of e-tolls, in the context of government’s broader strategy for developing Gauteng economically.
The Panel will hold consultations with key role players and interested parties from across Gauteng, including government, state owned enterprises, organised labour, business, civil society formations, and the public.
The Panel is currently meeting with the key implementers and government entities with a direct involvement in the implementation of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project and e-tolls. Desktop research is also underway so that the panel takes into consideration all prior research and submissions in various consultation processes.
Commencing on 25 August 2014, the panel will hear representations from organised formations focusing on specific issues as follows:
- Labour: 26 – 27 August 2014
- Business: 28 – 29 August 2014
- Civil society: 1 – 3 September 2014
- Information and knowledge institutions: 4 September 2014
- Transport organisations: 8 – 9 September 2014
In September 2014, the Panel is scheduled to hold public meetings in Tshwane (4 meetings), Johannesburg (4 meetings), Ekurhuleni (3 meetings), Sedibeng (2 meetings), and West Rand (2 meetings).
A notice providing details of the public meetings and a call for written submissions will be published on 31 August.
By early October 2014, the panel will meet with political parties represented in the Gauteng Provincial Legislature.
The Panel will present a final report by 30 November 2014.
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