Pretoria - Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane is hopeful that there will be a solution to the e-tolling uncertainty that will be in the best interests of all South Africans.
The e-tolling system in Gauteng was due to commence in February but it was placed on hold so that SANRAL could address the concerns and issues raised by the public in petitions submitted to the minister against the system.
At the time, SANRAL said it was exploring different modalities which it would present to the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, who would in turn present it to Cabinet.
On Tuesday, Mokonyane said that she had been consulted about the latest proposal by the team headed up by the Finance Minister.
She said the proposal was expected to be announced soon.
Mokonyane was also hopeful that Gauteng residents would understand that an investment had been made and what was due had to be paid.
"The most important thing is that we are committed to finding a solution that does not expose the integrity of the country."
Concerns regarding e-tolling had been noted and government was "quite certain" that it had found a solution in the best interest of the country and its people, she added.
Many Gauteng motorists had threatened to boycott the entire tolling system by refusing to pay the fees or register for their e-toll accounts to get their e-tags. Numerous petitions against the system were circulated to have the system halted.
Motorists complained about the unaffordability of toll tariffs, despite government reassessing them and making them cheaper. New tariffs were approved by Cabinet in August last year.
