How much you'll pay after 2025 toll fee increases

Updated Feb. 18, 2025, 7:56 a.m. | By Breakfast with Martin Bester

The South African National Roads Agency has announced that toll fees will increase from March 1, 2025.

Cars passing through the Tsitsikamma Toll gate on the N2 national road/iStock/Wirestock

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has announced a 4.84% increase in toll tariffs, effective from March 1, 2025.

The adjustment is part of the agency's ongoing efforts to maintain and improve the national road network.

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According to Pretoria Rekord, SANRAL's general manager for communications and marketing, Vusi Mona, explained that toll revenue is essential for sustaining the country’s road infrastructure.

"The funds go a long way towards ensuring that SANRAL fulfils its mandate of delivering quality road infrastructure that adds value to the lives of South African citizens," Mona said on Monday.

He further emphasised that a well-maintained national road network is a crucial component of economic infrastructure, supporting essential services such as electricity, water, sanitation, telecommunications, and public transport.

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"This road network, therefore, needs to meet industrial, commercial, and household needs. SANRAL is empathetic to the South African public, considering the current state of the economy. However, it is equally important to introduce the adjustments to ensure that the agency continues to deliver safe and quality roads to the benefit of all road users," Mona added.

SANRAL maintains that the increase is necessary to ensure the continued functionality and safety of the country's toll roads. Motorists are advised to prepare for the changes and adjust their travel budgets accordingly.

Vehicle classifications

Here are the different vehicles included in each class:

Class 1: Light vehicles – with or without a trailer, including motorcycles, motor tricycles, and motor cars
Class 2: Medium-heavy – heavy vehicles with two axles
Class 3: Large heavy vehicles – heavy vehicles with three or four axles
Class 4: Extra-large heavy vehicles – heavy vehicles with five or more axles

The tables below, compiled by Business Tech, outline the new fees for 2025: