TRL3706
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 14 MARCH 2025
, Assignment 1_S1 2025
Assignment 01, S1 2025
You have learned in Unit 1 about the road transport systems in South Africa.
Discuss the main components of this system. In your answer, explain the various
components of the systems, how they operate, and their impact on the broader
economy.
N.B.:
Your answer must be at least two pages long.
Write in essay-type format, not in bullet form.
Arial font
1.5 line spacing
ESSAY
South Africa’s road transport system is a critical enabler of economic activity, social
cohesion, and industrial efficiency. According to Study Unit 1 of TRL3706 pg. 6), this
system comprises interconnected components that collectively ensure the movement of
passengers and freight. (City of Cape Town, 2023, p. 8).
The foundation of the road transport system is its infrastructure, which includes
highways, main roads, secondary roads, and transport terminals. The South African
National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for the design, construction,
and maintenance of national roads, while provincial and local governments oversee
regional and municipal roads. Infrastructure development is funded through toll fees,
fuel levies, license fees, and general taxes.
ASSIGNMENT 1
DUE DATE: 14 MARCH 2025
, Assignment 1_S1 2025
Assignment 01, S1 2025
You have learned in Unit 1 about the road transport systems in South Africa.
Discuss the main components of this system. In your answer, explain the various
components of the systems, how they operate, and their impact on the broader
economy.
N.B.:
Your answer must be at least two pages long.
Write in essay-type format, not in bullet form.
Arial font
1.5 line spacing
ESSAY
South Africa’s road transport system is a critical enabler of economic activity, social
cohesion, and industrial efficiency. According to Study Unit 1 of TRL3706 pg. 6), this
system comprises interconnected components that collectively ensure the movement of
passengers and freight. (City of Cape Town, 2023, p. 8).
The foundation of the road transport system is its infrastructure, which includes
highways, main roads, secondary roads, and transport terminals. The South African
National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is responsible for the design, construction,
and maintenance of national roads, while provincial and local governments oversee
regional and municipal roads. Infrastructure development is funded through toll fees,
fuel levies, license fees, and general taxes.
