Vaal Toll Plaza
Also known as: Vaal Plaza Toll Gate
N1 · Johannesburg – Bloemfontein – Cape Town · South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Fees effective 1 March 2026 (SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment) · Class I = standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV
R91.50
Class I fee (light vehicle)
N1
Road
SANRAL
Operator
The Vaal Toll Plaza spans the N1 close to the Vaal River, the boundary between Gauteng and the Free State. At R91.50 for a Class I vehicle, it is the most expensive single mainline plaza on the N1 south corridor, reflecting the significant road infrastructure in this section including the Vaal River bridge.
Vaal Toll Plaza fees 2026
All fees include VAT. Effective 1 March 2026 — SANRAL 3.12% CPI adjustment.
| Vehicle class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I | R 91.50 |
| Class II | R 172.00 |
| Class III | R 207.00 |
| Class IV | R 275.00 |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Operator: South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Location
On the N1, approximately 85 km south of Johannesburg, near the Vaal River crossing. Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker shows approximate plaza position on the N1 near Vereeniging / Sasolburg.
About Vaal Toll Plaza
The Vaal River crossing on the N1 has long been a strategic point on South Africa's primary north–south highway. The toll plaza here sits on the section between Louisrus and Kroonstad, managed by SANRAL as part of the broader N1 Johannesburg–Bloemfontein corridor. This section of the N1 carries a high volume of heavy freight between Gauteng's industrial centres and the ports of the Western Cape, and toll revenue is reinvested into maintaining and upgrading the route.
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How much is the Vaal Toll Plaza fee in 2026?
The Vaal Toll Plaza Class I fee (standard light vehicle, bakkie, SUV, or motorcycle) is R91.50 as of 1 March 2026. Class II is R172.00, Class III is R207.00, and Class IV is R275.00.
Where is the Vaal Toll Plaza located?
On the N1, approximately 85 km south of Johannesburg, near the Vaal River crossing. It operates on the N1 between Louisrus – Kroonstad.
Who operates the Vaal Toll Plaza?
Vaal 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 Vaal 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 Vaal 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.