JOHANNESBURG - As of Thursday, road users in Gauteng will no longer be charged for e-tolls.
The unpopular scheme has now been closed.
According to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga, the lights and cameras will however remain on, to help curb crime.
However, those with historic debt are still required to pay it.
“In terms of the legislation, the SANRAL act, they are expected to pay," the minister said.
"However it’s a matter that we are looking into, there’s still no decision as of now. It’s a matter that is on the table, a matter that we are engaging on and looking at the pros and cons of it, and on the basis of what the outcome of those discussions will be, we’ll then make an announcement."
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says a whopping R4-billion has been set aside to ensure the maintenance of the province's roads.
This comes a day before the controversial e-tolls are officially scrapped.
Lesufi says their mission is to ensure the province has state-of-the-art roads but this can't be achieved in their current state.