South African newspaper Business Day reports that the issue has caused political figures and groups to call for a united front to stem the tide of public outrage over the tolling plans.
President Jacob Zuma called for unity across the Tripartite Alliance, while the Congress of South African Trade Unions stood firm against the e-tag system. The South African Communist Party also hoped the plan would be delayed until a ‘united way forward’ can be found.
The project – which was due to commence on 30 April – was delayed following a meeting between the African National Congress and Cosatu. The North Gauteng High Court has also now granted an interdict to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance.
Pieter Conradie, a lawyer representing the alliance, said the government will now have to decide whether to apply for a leave to appeal. He said: ‘I am of the view that another court will not arrive at a different decision.’
President Jacob Zuma called for unity across the Tripartite Alliance, while the Congress of South African Trade Unions stood firm against the e-tag system. The South African Communist Party also hoped the plan would be delayed until a ‘united way forward’ can be found.
The project – which was due to commence on 30 April – was delayed following a meeting between the African National Congress and Cosatu. The North Gauteng High Court has also now granted an interdict to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance.
Pieter Conradie, a lawyer representing the alliance, said the government will now have to decide whether to apply for a leave to appeal. He said: ‘I am of the view that another court will not arrive at a different decision.’
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