FAQ
Why toll the national roads?
To build roads costs billions of Rands. Tolling assists us in meeting the ever-increasing economic demands of our society and allows for the provision of much-needed infrastructure. The ‘user pay’ principle enables us to provide roads sooner than traditional tax-based revenues.
Why do I pay taxes and now also tolls?
When we pay taxes, these monies are used for the services which Government renders to all South Africans. Tolls, on the other hand, are only utilised for that portion of road that we use, in other words it is a user fee. (The user fee could, for instance, be compared to paying for the privilege of under-cover parking at malls.) Taxes are not used to fund toll roads and therefore individual tax obligations are actually reduced by toll roads.
What are my tolls used for?
Roads deteriorate over time due to environmental and other influences, such as weather, ultraviolet radiation, overloading, etc. Tolls are not levied on the current asset/road (which is a ‘sunk’ cost), but on the new works and future improvements, including operations and maintenance. Monies derived from taxes are used on other non-toll roads.
Why do we have to pay tolls on an existing road, which was initially paid for out of taxes?
Roads deteriorate over time due to environmental and other influences, such as weather, ultraviolet radiation, overloading, etc. Tolls are not levied on the current asset/road (which is a ‘sunk’ cost), but on the new works and future improvements, including operations and maintenance. Monies derived from taxes are used on other non-toll roads.
What are the benefits of toll roads?
Toll roads ensure a high quality road network. In addition to contributing to improved road safety, toll roads generally reduce travelling distances and result in substantial savings on the running costs of your vehicle.
Should you have any other queries regarding toll roads, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What has caused the delay in adjudicating Sanral tendered projects?
- The clarification process of the 30% subcontracting between SANRAL and National Treasury took 18 months to complete, including the interpretation of “local”, which led to the stalling of 64 SANRAL projects caused by community disruptions.
- The rollout of the SCM reform to comply with the Treasury Regulations on Procurement, issued under the PFMA.
- COVID-19 Lockdown required changes to tender procedures, which had to be considered and published.
What is the total number and value of Sanral projects that are currently awaiting adjudication?
What is causing the delay in awarding adjudicated Sanral projects? Is it, for instance, related to a lack of expertise on Sanral's board to determine a competent contractor and/or a lack of funds for these projects competitive bid
What is the total number and value of Sanral tenders that have been adjudicated but not yet awarded?
For how long have these awards been outstanding? I understand that this will likely vary from tender to tender. In that case, what is currently the longest period a tender award has been outstanding since the tender has been adjudicated but not yet awarded?
Does Sanral have any idea when it will start making these tender awards?
Below is a record of SANRAL responses to Pretoria News questions, dated 25 May 2022, to questions posed regarding SANRAL's decision to cancel its R17 billion tenders
Who designed the specifications for the cancelled R17b tenders?
Did Raubex design the said tender specifications?
It is alleged that Raubex and or SANRAL supply chain officials designed the specification to suit Raubex and cut out black companies. What’s your comment?
It has been alleged that Raubex contracts are the source of a fallout between Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula and Public Enterprises Minister Fikile Mbalula. What’s your response?
Some people have likened Raubex’s SANRAL contracts and general activities to new state capture by “White Afrikaner-owned” companies? Is that a fair characterisation?
