BONUS - RUSTENBURG - South African citizens can sigh with relief following an announcement in the Government Gazette 50418, published 28 March 2024, as to the discontinuation of the e-toll system by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).
This will come into effect as of 11 April, at midnight, which will be the last day e-toll invoices will be processed as per the standard process. SANRAL account holders will no longer be billed for e-toll fees/transactions that occur after this date and time, whilst passing under the e-toll gantries. No action is required from the public, as all processes are automatically updated. All SANRAL account and tags will remain valid and can be utilised as a toll payment method at conventional toll plazas countrywide and for parking payments - if you have opted in for this service.
SANRAL accounts will remain active and working as long as the mobility/tag account has sufficient funds and is topped up. It is important to note that all transactions that occur prior to 12 April are still required to be paid and will be billed accordingly to the SANRAL account system. As the implementing authority, SANRAL has not received any information regarding the re-funding and/or prosecution of outstanding e-toll fees. Once an instruction has been received in this regard from its political principle, SANRAL will inform its customers accordingly.
The gantry lights and cameras will remain on as the infrastructure will be used for various road safety initiatives, however it is important to note that the tag will no longer beep after the announced date on the e-toll network.
