e-tolling OUTA’s APPLICATION FOR APPEAL IN COURT ON FRIDAY 25 JAN

Jan 10 2013 12:20AM Outa determined while bill mount Rate this Article | Michael Appel Despite mounting legal costs, the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (Outa) is adamant that the merits of their case and its importance for society warrant pursuing it. The alliance’s ability to fund their appeal has a become a focal point, with Outa already R3m short on their own R10.8m legal bill, while being ordered to also pay for three opposing counsel when they lost the judicial review in December last year. Prof Warren Freedman, associate professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal School of Law yesterday said: “A court may grant leave to appeal subject to the applicant (Outa) being ordered to provide security for the costs of the appeal.” While Sanral yesterday refused to comment on the matter, Outa chairperson Wayne Duvenage confirmed that as the application to appeal is still being considered, Sanral has not yet approached them to provide such security. michaela@thenewage.co.za New Era OUTA have been informed that their application seeking leave to appeal the eToll judgement passed down by Acting Judge Louis Vorster in December 2012, will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court on Friday 25th January 2013. OUTA’s decision to apply for leave to appeal was taken after serious consideration of the judgement, wherein we believe the judgment was seriously flawed and in particular, the costs order against OUTA was unnecessarily onerous. OUTA remains committed to this case, which largely seeks to protect citizen’s constitutional rights, along with challenging the onerous, expensive, inefficient and cumbersome matters related to the decision to toll Gauteng’s freeways. OUTA again calls for the e-Toll recommendations made by the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) to cabinet, to me made public. OUTA is actively pursuing the raising of funds to successfully conclude this matter. Without the necessary funds, our position is weaker and we urge the public and business to continue supporting us now more than ever. We are heartened by the fact that society has helped us raise R8 million to date, however, we are still R2,5 million short to cover current costs and still require an estimated R1,5 million for the appeal process. In this regard, we urge the public to go to the OUTA web site (www.outa.co.za) to make their contribution easily and securely. END. Submitted by Wayne Duvenage Chairperson – OUTA Outa appeal application will be heard Wayne Duvenhage. Outa's application to appeal will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court on 25 January. 22 January 2013 | Mark Kaplan According to a press statement by Wayne Duvenhage, opposition to urban tolling alliance (Outa) chairperson, the application seeking leave to appeal the e-Toll judgement passed down by acting Judge Louis Vorster in December 2012 will be heard in the North Gauteng High Court on Friday 25 January. "Outa's decision to apply for leave to appeal was taken after serious consideration of the judgement, wherein we believe the judgment was seriously flawed and in particular, the costs order against Outa was unnecessarily onerous," says Duvenhage. "Outa remains committed to this case, which largely seeks to protect citizen's constitutional rights, along with challenging the onerous, expensive, inefficient and cumbersome matters related to the decision to toll Gauteng's freeways. "Outa again calls for the e-Toll recommendations made by the Inter Ministerial Committee (IMC) to cabinet, to me made public." Outa is still raising funds to successfully conclude their case and call on the public and businesses to continue their support more fervently than ever. "We are heartened by the fact that society has helped us raise R8 million to date, however, we are still R2,5 million short to cover current costs and still require an estimated R1,5 million for the appeal process. "In this regard, we urge the public to go to the Outa web site to make their contribution easily and securely," urges Duvenhage. Related Articles: Outa one third away from justice DA supports e-Toll appeal Outaq advised to appeal e-Toll ruling - - - - COMMENTS BY SONNY - - This is not a matter of costs to Outa. This is a matter of what our Democracy really costs the man in the street. This whole process was flawed and should be "SCRAPPED!" The appeal will be heard on Friday 25 Jan 2013 in the NORTH GAUTENG High Court. WE WISH OUTA ALL THE SUCCESS IN THE DEMOCRATIC WORLD. The ANC and their cronies are responsible for this financial blunder and should be held accountable! Finish and Klaar!!