Transport Minister Blade Nzimande says the decision to transfer R5.7-billion from the non-toll network to the South African National Roads Agency’s (Sanral’s) toll network was made in order to ensure that the roads agency did not default on its payments to investors. “Even though the non-payment by Gauteng road users has a severe impact on Sanral’s sustainability, an event of default would have even more dire consequences for the country.