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SANRAL KICKS OFF NATIONWIDE REST AND SERVICE FACILITIES POLICY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY STAKEHOLDER SESSIONS

Dr. Ayanda Vilakazi presented SANRAL’s Rest and Service Facilities Policy and Business Development Strategy to stakeholders this week, supported by [from left to right – Siveshni Pillay, SANRAL Traffic Engineer; Legal Advisor Thobeka Cele; Lerato Mothapo, SANRAL Gauteng’s Provincial Statutory Control Specialist; and Itumeleng Segone, SANRAL’s Stakeholder Coordinator.

9 March 2026, Pretoria – The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) kicked-off its nationwide stakeholder engagement sessions on the amendments of its existing October 2021 Rest and Service Facilities Policy this week. By virtue of Section 44 and 48 of The South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act, 1998, the amendments to the SANRAL Policy for Rest and Service Facilities (RSF) for National Roads are presented for public comments in terms of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, 2000 (Act 3 of 2000).

Stakeholders that have attended the sessions to-date were informed that, as a state-owned-owned company, SANRAL is required to conduct public engagements with its targeted stakeholders in pursuant of an Administrative Action in relation to the Policy for Rest and Service Facilities.

Speaking at the stakeholder engagement sessions, Dr. Ayanda Vilakazi, SANRAL’s General Manager for Business Development, said this this platform further enabled SANRAL to present its Business Development Strategy (BD Strategy), following the adoption of the SANRAL Horizon Strategy 2030. The BD Strategy and programmes aim to generate alternative sources of revenue by monetising its immovable assets in accordance with The South African National Roads Agency Limited and National Roads Act, 1998 (SANRAL Act), amongst others, section 34 (1) income generated through developing, leasing out or otherwise managing its assets within the scope of this Act, and any other levies and any fees, rentals or other moneys charged by and payable to the Agency in terms of this Act.

“In line with our distinct mandate to finance, manage, control, plan, develop, maintain, and rehabilitate the South Africa’s proclaimed national road network, as prescribed by the founding legislation, SANRAL’s Business Development (BD) seeks to monetise its immovable assets in line with our Horizon 2030 Strategy. To grow the portfolio, leasing, development, and alienation of commercial properties and high value land parcels will be key, and this will generate long-term sustainable income, while complying with SANRAL Policy in respect of the management of the property portfolio, the Amended Property Sector Code, SANRAL Act, and any other applicable legislation and prescripts, including the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000, and the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003. The Agency will ensure that it follows a process that is transparent, fair, equitable and competitive,” said Dr. Vilakazi.

He also added that forming sustainable partnerships with both the public and private sector to generate value is an important strategic imperative, while balancing commercial objectives with transformation goals of the Agency, and addressing legacy contractual agreements.

Echoing Dr. Vilakazi’s sentiments, Siveshni Pillay, SANRAL’s Traffic Engineer, said that the 2026 Policy for Rest and Service Facilities is important because it seeks to make important amendments that promote transformation & equity, road safety, user convenience, economic development, sustainability and accessibility.

“In tandem with that, SANRAL’s goal is to ensure that previously disadvantaged individuals participate and are empowered in all aspects of this policy. It is important that we promote rest and service facilities as hubs for regional and local economic activity, supporting tourism, trade and job creation.

SANRAL will conduct more stakeholder engagement sessions this week at the following locations and dates:

All comments regarding the amendments to the SANRAL Policy for Rest and Service Facilities for National Roads must be sent by email to: RSFPOLICY@NRA.CO.ZA or
Hand Delivered via registered post (clearly marked reference: RSF Policy Comments): 48 TAMBOTIE AVENUE | VAL DE GRACE | PRETORIA | GAUTENG 0001

All written comments must be received within 30 days from the date of the notice in the government gazette which was published on 23 February 2026.

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