The Department of Transport will hold a press briefing to inform and update media on developments regarding the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) tolling system.
Following a meeting between the Minister of Transport Sbu Ndebele and Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane on 22 February 2011 regarding the GFIP tolling system, both principals agreed to put the tolling system on hold to allow for an inclusive consultation process with the objective of settling broader questions relating to delivery and funding of transport infrastructure in South Africa.
During the briefing members of the steering committee will be announced, their duties and responsibilities and including the timelines they will be working on.
Details of the media briefing are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, 8 March 2011
Time: 10h00
Venue: GCIS Imbizo Media Room, Parliament, Cape Town
Note: There will be a video link-up to room 153 Union Buildings, Pretoria.
Journalists attending must confirm their attendance by close of business (Monday, 7 March) with Mthunzikazi Mbungwana on 012 309 3960 or via e-mail to MbungwaM@dot.gov.za or Sello Tshipi on 012 309 3846 or via e-mail to TshipiA@dot.gov.za.
Enquiries:
Sam Monareng
Cell: 083 326 1521
