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From our files: A protest against e-tolls

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"In our view, it would be a huge mistake by government if it was to steam ahead on the basis of the Constitutional Court judgment and implement what we all know is an extremely unpopular policy decision," he said.

"We are going to resist it with every power we have."

Vavi was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Congress of SA Trade Unions national congress in Midrand, Johannesburg.

"Cosatu remains absolutely determined to oppose the e-tolls at the street level. The mobilisation is not over," he said.

Government on the other hand welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling.

Transport Department Director General George Mahlalala said in a statement: "Government remains convinced about the appropriateness of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project [GFIP], with the user-pay principle as part of our country’s investment in road infrastructure and our collective drive to grow the economy".

The development of a country’s road infrastructure played a critical role in building its economy and sustaining its growth by facilitating the movement of goods and services across the country, he said.

Government would study the judgment and make an announcement on the way forward soon.

Outa leader Wayne Duvenage said it wouldn’t be possible for the government to start tolling “tomorrow” because there were still outstanding issues to be dealt with.

“They can’t start e-tolling tomorrow,” he said.

The issues include tariff exemptions and other work to get the project up and running again.

The actual review hearing will take place in November.

The DA’s Gauteng caucus leader Jack Bloom said Sanral would find it difficult to implement the e-tolls in the face of widespread public opposition.

Legislation to implement the tolls had also still not been passed in Parliament. “The DA will oppose this so that the public are treated fairly in this matter,” he said in a statement.

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Sep 20, 2012

Mellow

Yes we vow to resist this e-tolls with all we have we shall never ever cough-up a cent towards this never!!!
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Sep 20, 2012

star88

whatever
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Sep 20, 2012

KatakataEmaotoAditshepe

If the gov wants this thing to work must ensure that whites increase their employee earnings so they can afford the e-tolling fees.

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Sep 20, 2012

Boooga

away with e-tolls
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Sep 20, 2012

ktzo

VAVI dont say we will resist etoll. Use the comrade lingo, say we will strike against etoll. We will burn tyres and we will make joburg ungovernable.
When is the big march by the way???
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Sep 20, 2012

CheeseBoy

I am not going to make it easy for these thieves to take my money. They will have to Spend R500.00 to get R20 from me.


I will NOT register
I Will NOT pay for a road that my tax money is paying for already.

Fcuk the e-Toll
Fcuk the ANC govt.
Fcuk SCUM- RAL
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Sep 20, 2012

BRA-MAFUTHA

NO! to e-Toll.

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Sep 20, 2012

MorenaWaPolelo

the madnes contineus!!!!!!!1
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Sep 20, 2012

Ma-Bhova

Gauteng people, u are Ass raped, u better start unzipping ur pants cause government is coming from behind. lol
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Sep 20, 2012

KatakataEmaotoAditshepe

@CheeseBoy

I am not going to make it easy for these thieves to take my money. They will have to Spend R500.00 to get R20 from me.

I will NOT register
I Will NOT pay for a road that my tax money is paying for already.

Fcuk the e-Toll
Fcuk the ANC govt.
Fcuk SCUM- RAL
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Sir! taxi and train commuters there's no need for them to register since such transporters wont pay the e-toll fees,dont swear.
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