New toll tariffs for North West province

The Department of Transport (DoT) has introduced new Swartruggens Toll tariffs after “extensive engagement” with the North West provincial government, labour and unions.

In a statement, the DoT noted that the user discount areas had been extended. In the Swartruggens/ Groot Marico area, the entire Kgetlengrivier local municipality area qualifies for a 75% discount.

Furthermore, the area from Zeerust to the entire Ramotshere Moiloa Local Municipality area qualifies for a15% discount.

A frequent user discount (FUD) has also been introduced for those vehicles fitted with the e-tags. The frequent user discount is per vehicle and not per account and is valid within a calendar month.

The FUD discounts are as follows:

· 5% for transits exceeding R375 per calendar month (R375 to R750);

· 10% for transits exceeding R750 per calendar month (R750 to R1500);

· 20% for transits exceeding R1 500 per calendar month (R1 500 plus).