Transport Minister Dipuo Peters says that motorists will not be prosecuted for outstanding e-toll bills until the review panel delivers its findings in November.<\/p>\n
Eye Witness News reported on Friday that Peters requested that the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) not to pursue National Prosecuting (NPA) plans to prosecute road users.<\/p>\n
On Tuesday (15 July), the NPA said it had assigned two prosecutors\u00a0 to work with Sanral to deal with non-payment of e-toll.<\/p>\n
Peters told Eye Witness News: “For now, no-one will be prospected because remember, this is the first year. We must still look into the challenges.” The minister called for more time to assess e-tolling concerns.<\/p>\n
The e-toll system was implemented across Gauteng on December 3, following several court challenges and widespread public opposition.<\/p>\n
Many motorists have refused to get an e-tag or pay their e-tolls.<\/p>\n
Gauteng Premier, David Makhura recently announced a panel of 15 people appointed to assess the socio-economic impact of e-tolls in the province.<\/p>\n
The panel, which met for the first time on Thursday, will assess the effect of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project on the economy and on Gauteng residents.<\/p>\n
It would invite proposals and submissions from residents on proposed solutions, and then submit its findings and recommendations to the provincial government in November.<\/p>\n
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