South Africa’s Cabinet decides to scrap the e-toll system and cancel related e-toll debt, a move welcomed by motorists who have long opposed e-tolls. The decision is presented as a major development for drivers—particularly in Gauteng—who have criticised the charges as burdensome and have faced frustration with the system over an extended period.
Trade union federation Cosatu also welcomes the Cabinet announcement, describing it as a positive outcome connected to the scrapping of e-toll debt. Across the reports, the emphasis is on the practical effect of the decision: motorists are relieved from the e-toll payment regime and the associated debt that had accumulated for many users.
The coverage frames the Cabinet’s move as a resolution of a long-running dispute over the e-toll tolling approach. The articles do not provide additional detail on timelines, implementation steps, or any compensatory arrangements, focusing instead on the cancellation decision and the reaction from groups that had campaigned against e-tolls.
