TRL3702
Assignment 02
Semester 2 2025
Unique No: 812769
Due 26 September 2025
, TRL3702
Assignment 02:
Unique Code: 812769
Due Date:26/09/2025
Evaluation of Road Infrastructure Funding in South Africa
Introduction
The Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa (RISFSA, 2006) remains
a foundational policy document for shaping the development, management, and funding
of South Africa’s road network. It underscores the importance of sustainable funding
mechanisms, intergovernmental coordination, and the integration of public–private
partnerships (PPPs) to address infrastructure needs. Building on RISFSA, this
assignment critically evaluates key dimensions of road funding: the viability of non-tolled
roads, the rationale for government review of tolled roads and associated public
resistance, funding contrasts across government spheres, the evolving role of PPPs,
and strategies for ensuring the sustainability of rural road provision. Each section
engages recent evidence and scholarly analyses, ensuring originality and alignment
with contemporary discourse on infrastructure funding.
1. Funding of Non-Tolled Roads in South Africa: Viability Assessment
Non-tolled roads, representing approximately 84% of South Africa’s network under the
stewardship of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), are
primarily funded through national budget allocations. These allocations are
Assignment 02
Semester 2 2025
Unique No: 812769
Due 26 September 2025
, TRL3702
Assignment 02:
Unique Code: 812769
Due Date:26/09/2025
Evaluation of Road Infrastructure Funding in South Africa
Introduction
The Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa (RISFSA, 2006) remains
a foundational policy document for shaping the development, management, and funding
of South Africa’s road network. It underscores the importance of sustainable funding
mechanisms, intergovernmental coordination, and the integration of public–private
partnerships (PPPs) to address infrastructure needs. Building on RISFSA, this
assignment critically evaluates key dimensions of road funding: the viability of non-tolled
roads, the rationale for government review of tolled roads and associated public
resistance, funding contrasts across government spheres, the evolving role of PPPs,
and strategies for ensuring the sustainability of rural road provision. Each section
engages recent evidence and scholarly analyses, ensuring originality and alignment
with contemporary discourse on infrastructure funding.
1. Funding of Non-Tolled Roads in South Africa: Viability Assessment
Non-tolled roads, representing approximately 84% of South Africa’s network under the
stewardship of the South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL), are
primarily funded through national budget allocations. These allocations are
