South East motorists brace for higher tolls from March - here's how much you'll pay

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South African motorists will pay an additional 6.25% in tolls from March 1, the South African National Highways Agency (Sanral) has confirmed.

According to a notice published in the Official Gazette last week, the toll increase will apply to toll roads and toll roads across the country, including the Platinum Toll Road, Huguenot Toll Road, Tsitsikamma Toll Road and N17 Toll Road.

The new price increase means motorists and road users can expect to pay between R7 and R685 to use the toll road.

However, this price increase will not apply to the electronic toll system, which is scheduled to be abolished.

Sanral spokesperson Vusi Mona said the tariff increase would be adjusted for inflation, but the increase was smaller than the 6.58% applied last year.

Mona said toll fees are important for maintaining, operating and improving toll roads and repaying the cost of debt used to implement toll roads.

“Given the current state of the economy, Sanral sympathizes with South Africans. However, we are making adjustments to ensure that the agency continues to provide safe and quality roads to the benefit of all road users. Adoption is equally important, he said. statement.

Additionally, tolls are applied depending on the class of vehicle, such as Class 1 or light vehicles, Class 2 or medium-sized vehicles, Class 3 or large vehicles, and Class 4 or very large vehicles. Discounts are also available for users who frequently travel on paid routes.