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Cabinet has made a very strange move and decided that it will appeal the decision by the North Gauteng High Courtto have e-toll stopped. This was announced by the Cabinet's spokesperson Jimmy Manyi today. "Cabinet has taken a decision to appeal the interim order to stop the
e-tolling. Furthermore, government only received the written judgment
late yesterday. Our lawyers are studying this judgment and will advise
the executive in due course," Manyi said.
Cabinet has since set up a Committee of Ministers, chaired by Deputy
President Kgalema Motlanthe, to look at all aspects of the e-tolls,
including the court decision, the implication of that decision, the
implication on SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and the ability
to pay back the debt.
"The Committee has reviewed all the facts and has directed that further
work be done in certain areas. Cabinet has taken note of the comments
made by the public and various organisations and expressed appreciation
for the various views and solutions offered.
"Government will continue to consult the public and various organisations on the GFIP with a view to reaching a constructive outcome," said Manyi.
"Government will continue to consult the public and various organisations on the GFIP with a view to reaching a constructive outcome," said Manyi.