Outa concerned with Sanral's allegations of entering the political arena

Imogen Vollenhoven
22 August 2013

 

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance said it is concerned about the recent allegations against the South African National Roads Agency Limited that it is entering the political arena. 

Outa Chairman Wayne Duvenage said this is seriously worrying as they start to blur the line of separation between party and state. 

This is after Sanral Spokesperson Vusi Mona attacked the Democratic Alliance’s use of eTolls for political gain. 

Duvenage explains that there is a clear line between the role of the state and state owned entities and politics.

He said that as Outa they are concerned that Sanral are making statements that are mudslinging against political parties such as the Democratic Alliance for using e-tolling as a politicking tool.

“We would like to caution Sanral that they need to play their role in dealing with service issues related to the public and not to align themselves with political statements and slandering against political parties,” added Duvenage.

He furthermore added that it is particularly worrying and a very serious concern to Outa.