Taxes and tolls pay for national roads

Toll levies and borrowings on commercial markets have been the main sources of finance for national toll roads managed directly by SANRAL.  The South African National Roads Agency (SOC) Limited (SANRAL) has two distinct areas of business, the ..
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Road funding: What are our options?

The total estimated funding requirements to sustain the South African road network, including addressing backlogs in surfacing and capacity expansion, is R116.1-billion.  Funding road infrastructure is an issue worldwide. There are more arguments about which funding ..
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The route to funding roads

Nazir Alli Everybody agrees – roads are vital. However, building and maintaining them require funding. At this point, disagreement starts. Must they be funded by those using them, or by everyone whether they use them or ..
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