Sanral concerned about traffic disruption due to strike

Sanral expressed concern that a labour dispute between one of its contractors and its employees has caused traffic disruption close to some of its toll plazas today.

"We are concerned when there are labour issues that impact negatively on our national road network and toll operations. We can assure the public that processes are in place to contain further issues should the labour dispute continue. The toll operator, Intertoll, and the police are involved," says Vusi Mona, spokesperson for the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral).

The striking workers are employed by Intertoll, a company contracted to Sanral to manage four of its toll plazas in the country.

"We are confident that Intertoll, together with Satawu, which is negotiating on behalf of striking workers, will find an amicable solution very soon so that motorists are not severely affected by any ongoing industrial action.

Mona stressed that all labour-related matters are between Intertoll and its employees, and Sanral is in no way involved in the ensuing disputes, or the resolution thereof.

All media enquiries should be directed to Intertoll: Kgomotso Kalela [email protected]

"As an interested party, Sanral would like to see an agreement between the two parties being reached as soon as possible, so that normal traffic flows can resume."