Road Accident Fund News Update: Parliamentary Inquiry, Youth Claims Surge, and Road Safety Concerns – June 26, 2025

Road Accident Fund News Update – June 26, 2025

Key Developments:

• Parliamentary Inquiry: South Africa’s Parliament has launched a rare full committee inquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF), focusing on missed audits, executive turnover, and R340bn in liabilities. (AllAfrica, Daily Maverick)
• Youth Claims Surge: Over 70,000 RAF claims have been filed by young South Africans (aged 15-35) in the past five years, accounting for 43.5% of all personal claims. This highlights the vulnerability of young people on South Africa’s roads. (SowetanLIVE, Algoa FM, TimesLIVE)
• Road Safety Concerns: Recent reports indicate that 24,000 people have died in road crashes over the past five years, with young people disproportionately affected. Calls for increased road safety awareness and RAF reform are growing. (News24)
• Transparency and Reform: Political parties and civil society are urging for greater transparency and comprehensive reform at the RAF to ensure accountability and better service delivery. (Democratic Alliance)

Stay tuned for more updates on the Road Accident Fund and road safety in South Africa.