The Constitutional Court yesterday set aside an interim order halting e-tolls in Gauteng. This was because the High Court had not considered the separation of powers between the court and the executive.

 

In April, the High Court in Pretoria ruled that a full review was needed before e-tolling could be put into effect.

 

Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) says the voice of ordinary citizens has been disregarded. It also claims Sanral will not be in a position to implement tolling within the next few months.

 

Cosatu is threatening mass action if the controversial tolling system is implemented.

 

Cosatu General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi says the government cannot make the mistake of reading the Concourt decison as meaning “they have a right to willy-nilly introduce the tolls.”

 

The government cannot make the mistake of reading the Concourt decison as meaning they have a right to willy-nilly introduce the tolls

Gary Ronald, from Automobile Association, says the ruling will confuse consumers.

 

Ronald is concerned that if the situation becomes a stop and start process where there is a review happening and if the review goes as expected, then Sanral will have to stop e-tolling again. This would have rather confusing effects on the consumer.

For more news go to http://www.sabcnews.co.za