A panel is to be set up to review the impact of e-tolls in Gauteng.

According to the Gauteng Premier David Makhura the people’s voice must be heard on all the issues that affect the province. He was speaking during his first State of the Province Address in Thokoza on Friday 27 June.

Makhura said, “We shall set up a panel to review the impact of e-tolls and invite new proposals on how we can find a lasting solution to this matter, working with national government, municipalities and all sectors of society.

“While we shall not promise easy solutions and claim easy victories, we must make it clear that we cannot close our eyes to cries of sectors of our population who are severely affected by the cost of travelling across the province.”

He said good roads are needed in the province to support economic development.

Adding, “How we finance such infrastructure must be deliberated upon and agreed.”.

In the interim, the Premier urged motorists to continue to pay their e-toll bills while he commits to finding a lasting solution.

Source – SAnews.gov.za