Pumulani Toll Plaza
Also known as: Phumulani Toll Gate
N1 · Pretoria – Polokwane – Beit Bridge · Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R16.50
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N1
Road
Bakwena
Operator
Pumulani is the first mainline toll plaza on the N1 north of Pretoria, located about 30 km from the city centre on the road to Polokwane and Beit Bridge. It is operated by Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire, which manages the 95 km stretch of the N1 between Pretoria and Bela-Bela (Warmbaths). At R16.50, it is the lowest-cost mainline plaza on the N1 north corridor.
Pumulani Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 16.50 |
| Class II | R 41.00 |
| Class III | R 47.00 |
| Class IV | R 57.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire
Location
On the N1, approximately 30 km north of Pretoria, before Hammanskraal. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N1 near Babelegi / Hammanskraal.
About Pumulani Toll Plaza
Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire entered a 30-year Build-Operate-Transfer concession with SANRAL, commencing 28 August 2001. The concession covers a 95 km section of the N1 between Pretoria and Bela-Bela, as well as the N4 west of Pretoria to the Botswana border. Pumulani Plaza sits at the beginning of the Bakwena-managed section and serves as the entry toll for northbound N1 traffic leaving the greater Pretoria area. The plaza name derives from a Setswana/Sepedi word meaning "rest".
Routes through Pumulani Toll Plaza
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Pretoria → Polokwane
N1 · 290 km · 3h 15m
R 233
4 tolls
Pretoria → Beit Bridge (Zimbabwe border)
N1 · 520 km · 5h 30m
R 358
6 tolls
Durban → Polokwane
N3 · 877 km · 9h
R 580
9 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
Polokwane → Cape Town
N1 · 1690 km · 17h 15m
R 485
8 tolls
Polokwane → Bloemfontein
N1 · 690 km · 7h 30m
R 430
7 tolls
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N1 toll road guide →Frequently asked questions
How much is the Pumulani Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Pumulani Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R16.50 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R41.00, Class III is R47.00, and Class IV is R57.00.
Where is the Pumulani Toll Plaza located?
On the N1, approximately 30 km north of Pretoria, before Hammanskraal. It operates on the N1 between Pretoria – Hammanskraal.
Who operates the Pumulani Toll Plaza?
Pumulani Toll Plaza is operated by Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire. Bakwena holds a Build-Operate-Transfer concession with SANRAL covering the N1 between Pretoria and Bela-Bela, and the N4 west to Botswana, commencing August 2001.
Can I pay by card at the Pumulani 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 Pumulani 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.