There is clear evidence of Sanral branding, vehicles and equipment at roadblocks conducted by JMPD. Cope insists on a review of the e-toll saga. We note that the premier of Gauteng is in the process of establishing a panel to review the e-toll matter. The fact of the matter is, as stated earlier, that the e-toll was enabled by national government. It is national legislation. Thus, a debate on this matter ultimately rests at national level - right here; nowhere else!
An important lesson for government throughout the sorry saga is the need to ensure that the citizens of this country are adequately consulted prior to such unworkable decisions being taken. Sanral is at the forefront of the despicable Lwandle evictions in Cape Town. One wonders whether there will be any objectivity from the appointed commission, because they are political cronies.
The current fuel levy, Minister, should really be ring-fenced solely for road construction and maintenance, and not as is the case currently, where it is merely put into the Pandora's box of general national revenue.
Of grave concern to Cope are recent reports relating to Transnet's R50 billion locomotive tender and the role played by Transnet tender committee chairperson Iqbal Sharma. Reports link Sharma to VR Laser, the company that was awarded some of the work, the Guptas and Duduzane Zuma. Cope views the matter in a most serious light. This matter should be investigated and the committee appraised of the findings. I thank you.