Premier Makhura to provide alternative good roads to e-tolled ones
JOBURG - Gauteng Government Premier David Makhura is at variance with the e-tolling system which his government is enforcing in Gauteng.
The Gauteng government boss is not apologetic about it, as he inherited the much-hated project from his predecessor Nomvula Makonyane.
Makhura thrilled his audience on 25 August when he said he was working on providing alternative routes for motorists avoiding e-tolled roads.
Makhura made the anti-e-tolling statements in Fourways at Steyn City while launching the upgraded William Nicol dual carriageway.
“All these roads we are upgrading will not be e-tolled, so those running away from e-tolls can use equally good roads,” said Makhura, much to the pleasure of his listeners.
Gauteng’s controversial e-tolling project is one of the most unpopular ventures ever to be enforced by the ANC-lead government.
“This is one of the roads which you would want to use when running away from e-tolls and we are bringing good alternative roads,” said Makhura while giving the keynote address during the official opening of the William Nicol dual carriageway.
The premier added that millions would be poured into the upgrading of Cedar Road and the N14, leaving no reason for anyone to drive through e-tolls.
He also urged those working nearer their homes to walk to work rather than incur e-toll fees. “If you work nearer to your home, park your cars and use them when you are going to Limpopo or KwaZulu-Natal,” said Makhura, amid ululation and whistling.
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