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E-trolling bill withdrawn in Parliament

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Cape Town - The controversial transport laws and related matters amendment bill was withdrawn from the National Assembly order paper virtually at the last minute on Thursday.

Shortly after the Assembly convened on Thursday afternoon, the ANC asked that two resolutions paving the way for the bill to be debated later in the day be withdrawn.

No reasons were given and the request was agreed to by the House.

According to a memorandum attached to the bill, its provisions are essential to implement e-tolling and the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), as well as other proposed road infrastructure projects in the country.

In a statement later, Democratic Alliance spokesperson Ian Ollis claimed "pressure from opposition parties has pressed the ANC to withdraw" the bill.

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"After a call by DA Chief Whip Watty Watson which was supported by other parties, and a threat from the opposition to stage a walkout during the debate on the e-toll bill, the ANC withdrew the bill this afternoon.

"This means that the Gauteng e-toll will not be the anticipated lump of coal in Christmas stockings this year," he said.

The committee’s deliberations on the bill would now continue in the new year. It could only be considered when Parliament reconvened on 10 February, and would then be sent to the National Council of Provinces.

"This is indeed a victory for opposition parties and the South African public.

"We will be monitoring the situation closely to ensure that all proper processes are followed when this bill is considered by Parliament in 2013 and that adequate public participation has taken place through the NCOP," Ollis said.
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What about the levies on fuel? Where is that going if not road maintenence or improvements?
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StarBound wrote:What about the levies on fuel? Where is that going if not road maintenence or improvements?
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Guess I better think of getting my tag :P
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If nobody gets them what are they gona do you can't arrest everyone
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Nope but I drive on the highway a lot. I want the cheaper price.
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They can send me the bill every month. To hell with e-tags.
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Tribble wrote:Guess I better think of getting my tag :P
Nooo tribs. Don't give in to the dark side
SykomantiS wrote:They can send me the bill every month. To hell with e-tags.
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