CLEAN : South Africa rolls out road tolls

The transcript discusses the dissatisfaction with a system perceived as a rip-off due to high petrol and tax costs. It criticizes the privatization of roads, turning them into commodities under a user-pays principle. The speaker advocates for free basic services and predicts the system's collapse due to non-compliance, urging people not to register or buy Etags.

What is the speaker's main concern about the new system introduced for roads?

• It reduces travel time.

• It increases traffic congestion.

• It privatizes a public service.

• It improves road quality.

What principle does the speaker disagree with regarding the new road system?

• Free service principle

• Environmental sustainability principle

• Public funding principle

• User pays principle

What does the speaker predict about the future of the Etag system?

• It will be widely accepted.

• It will collapse.

• It will improve road safety.

• It will be profitable.

According to the speaker, what is the issue with Sunrail's figures?

• They are not transparent.

• They are suspect.

• They are too optimistic.

• They are outdated.

What action does the speaker encourage people to take regarding Etags?

• To avoid buying Etags.

• To register for Etags.

• To support the Etag system.

• To buy Etags immediately.