House Chair, this department is one of the key entities of our state which can unlock our economy and boost productivity. We all know that
transport is a fundamental component to the way business runs.
The report shows that this department incurs irregular expenditure in the amount of R107 million. The Auditor- General indicates that the department has not taken adequate steps to prevent this. If this department had performed without irregular expenditure and with proper management, the state could do so much this money. The department could have used it to build more trains or improve road safety.
By implementing a mandatory check of all road vehicles after three years ... and pay it into the e-tolls ... back to the contractors ... which South Africa never asked for ...
IsiZulu:
Khona ngempela ubani lomuntu esimkhokhela lama-e-tolls?
English:
The subject of e-tolls must find a resolution swiftly.
The Minister of Transport, the Minister of Finance and the Premier of Gauteng must come together and find a way forward.
The e-tolls have been the cause of much public outcry and do not have a space in our country.
In closing, we challenge this department to reduce road fatalities over the upcoming Christmas and festive season. We do not need drastic efforts such as reducing the speed limit but ... [Inaudible.] ... than ongoing effort. The reduction of speed limit will be not achieve... Anything is okay ... [Inaudible.] ... speed limits are ... [Inaudible.] ... disregarded ... [Inaudible.] ... the department together with the police need to ensure all cars adhere to the speed limit, no drinking and reckless driving and unroadworthy cars have no space in our country.
The IFP supports the report.
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