RAF Updates

The Road Accident Fund has been ordered to pay substantial compensation to a street vendor left with severe brain damage following a motor vehicle collision, marking another significant ruling in favour of injured claimants seeking justice through South Africa’s compensation system.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is under intense scrutiny in August 2026, with R21.7 billion in unpaid claims, escalating court battles, a punitive high court order, and a controversial new vehicle levy proposal. Get the full update here.

A South African court has ruled that the Road Accident Fund must compensate a street vendor who suffered severe brain damage in a road accident, awarding R3.7 million in damages. The case highlights ongoing challenges claimants face when pursuing RAF compensation.

A South African court has dismissed a significant Road Accident Fund claim, raising questions about eligibility criteria and the burden of proof required in RAF compensation cases.

A daily news roundup covering the Road Accident Fund RAF in South Africa for 29 July 2026, including R21.7 billion in unpaid claims, Scopa inquiry findings, the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling on the RAF 1 Form, a new funding model review, and key court rulings.

Daily RAF news roundup for 28 July 2026 covering court rulings, unpaid claims, Scopa findings, funding reform, and claimant guidance.

The Road Accident Fund has been ordered to compensate a claimant whose serious injuries from a road accident destroyed their career prospects. The substantial payout highlights ongoing challenges in how the RAF handles complex injury claims.