Capricorn Toll Plaza
Also known as: Capricorn Toll Gate
N1 · Pretoria – Polokwane – Beit Bridge · South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R63.50
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N1
Road
SANRAL
Operator
Capricorn Toll Plaza is located on the N1 north of Polokwane, the capital of Limpopo, on the stretch heading toward Makhado (Louis Trichardt) and the Soutpansberg mountain range. It is named after the Capricorn District Municipality, which covers the central part of Limpopo. This section of the N1 passes through some of the most dramatic scenery on the Great North Road.
Capricorn Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 63.50 |
| Class II | R 175.00 |
| Class III | R 205.00 |
| Class IV | R 256.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Location
On the N1, north of Polokwane, between Polokwane and Makhado (Louis Trichardt). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N1 near Polokwane / Makhado (Louis Trichardt).
About Capricorn Toll Plaza
The Capricorn Plaza serves the section of the Great North Road between Polokwane and Louis Trichardt — a route historically used by transport operators, miners, and travellers heading to Zimbabwe. The Tropic of Capricorn crosses South Africa in this region, giving the district (and this plaza) its name. The N1 through Limpopo is managed by SANRAL and forms part of the Trans-African Highway network linking South Africa to East Africa. North of this plaza, traffic climbs through the Soutpansberg mountains before descending to the hot lowveld and Beit Bridge border post with Zimbabwe.
Routes through Capricorn Toll Plaza
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Pretoria → Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
N1 · 520 km · 5h 30m
R 358
6 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Durban
N1, N3 · 1110 km · 11h 30m
R 705
11 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Cape Town
N1 · 1920 km · 19h 30m
R 610
10 tolls
Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border) → Bloemfontein
N1 · 920 km · 9h 45m
R 555
9 tolls
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N1 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the Capricorn Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Capricorn Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R63.50 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R175.00, Class III is R205.00, and Class IV is R256.00.
Where is the Capricorn Toll Plaza located?
On the N1, north of Polokwane, between Polokwane and Makhado (Louis Trichardt). It operates on the N1 between Polokwane (Pietersburg) – Makhado (Louis Trichardt).
Who operates the Capricorn Toll Plaza?
Capricorn Toll Plaza is operated by South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL). SANRAL (South African National Roads Agency Limited) is the state-owned entity responsible for South Africa's national road network under the National Roads Act (Act No. 7, 1998).
Can I pay by card at the Capricorn Toll Plaza?
Yes. All South African toll plazas accept contactless debit and credit card payments (tap-and-go). Cash is also accepted. The Gauteng e-toll system has been abolished — no e-tag is required at any mainline toll plaza.
When were the Capricorn Toll Plaza fees last updated?
Fees were last updated on 1 March 2026 as part of SANRAL's annual CPI-linked tariff adjustment of 3.12%. Toll fees are typically revised each year on 1 March.
Fees verified from: foresightpublications.co.za — effective 1 March 2026. Fuel prices used in route calculators: R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (updated 2026-04-01).
Plaza map shows the approximate location on the N1. Not intended for navigation.