JOHANNESBURG - Roadside business owners are pushing back against Sanral’s proposed policy changes.
They said the roads agency is overstepping by trying to regulate businesses on private land and take a share of their turnover.
The business groups have warned that Sanral’s proposed policy changes would let the agency enter the EV charging market as both regulator and competitor. The Agency will take up to 10 percent of turnover and limit operating rights.
They said this creates investor uncertainty, giving Sanral broad discretionary powers with no clear approval timelines.
Farmers and private landowners have also objected, saying the policy infringes on their right to use their land, including leasing space for EV charging to support farm income.
The proposals would affect businesses within 60 metres of national roads and 500 metres of intersections.
Sanral said the policy is aimed at transformation, safety, user convenience, environmental responsibility and spatial planning.