Thank you, hon Chair. [Laughter.] This person told me that he could not accept my payment, hon Minister, because the two ladies had to catch a taxi to get home because otherwise it was too dangerous for them and there was no other mode of transport for them to get home, which I do understand.
Now, I tried everything to pay my e-toll, but I could not pay it. [Interjections.][Applause.] Hon Minister, I think I tried everything. I am a fortunate citizen, able to use resources. What happens when the less fortunate majority of visitors to Gauteng, holidaymakers, who are not familiar with this system, go through these gates? Will they be able to pay? No, there is no place to pay on the road.
The e-toll Act is unconstitutional and the regulations were issued illegally. Toll tariff regulations appeared not to be real regulations, but only a notice. The reason for this is that the offences require a toll to be payable at any toll plaza, which is defined as any tollgate, or as prescribed. As motorists, we are not allowed to offer payment at e-toll gates. It should have been prescribed.
This system was forced upon the people of Gauteng and South Africa without decent public consultation and participation. It was made clear, if you look at the turnaround in votes in the national elections in Gauteng - very clear - but you, the ANC members, would know that. [Interjections.] It is just a matter of time, and then the DA will govern Gauteng as well. [Interjections.] I ask you, Minister, to please advise. [Interjections.] Can I be protected again, please, hon Chair? [Interjections.]