Question NW2674 to the Minister of Transport
25 September 2018 - NW2674
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Minister of Transport
With reference to summonses issued by the SA National Road Agency Limited (SANRAL) for outstanding e-toll fees in the past three financial years to date,(a)(i) who are the issuing attorneys for High Court matters and (ii) what is their location, (b)(i) who are the issuing attorneys for magistrates courts matters and (ii) what is their location, (c) how were the attorneys selected in each case, (d) what tender process was followed in each case and (e) what payment arrangements were reached between SANRAL and the issuing attorneys?
Reply:
a) (i) The issuing attorneys for High Court matters are Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys;
(ii) Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys are in Westville, Durban;
b) (i) The issuing attorneys for High Court matters are Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys;
(ii) Morris Fuller Williams Attorneys are in Westville, Durban;
c) The attorneys are selected by Electronic Toll Collection (Proprietary) Limited (ETC), the toll operator, for debt collection and the issuing of summonses, in relation to outstanding e-toll fees. According to ETC, MFW were selected in terms of their capacity, experience, rates and network of corresponding attorneys located all over the country.
d) The SANRAL tender that was advertised in relation to the design, build and operation of the toll system for the GFIP toll roads, included these functions/duties as part of the scope of the works to be performed by the successful service provider. ETC is the appointed service provider.
(e) SANRAL does not appoint the issuing attorneys, by that set forth above. Payment arrangements in respect of the issuing attorneys are part of the contractual terms between ETC and MFW.