RAF Updates

The Road Accident Fund has been ordered to compensate a crash victim whose career was derailed by injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, marking another significant legal victory for claimants.

Road Accident Fund South Africa: Critical Updates and Ongoing Challenges The Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa continues to…

Lengthy court postponements and administrative delays are hampering Road Accident Fund payouts, leaving claimants waiting months or years for compensation they are entitled to receive.

RAF news update 16 July 2026: SCA declared RAF 1 claim form unlawful – 600,000 rejected claims can be resubmitted. Criminal charges laid against former CEO. Transport Minister reviewing RAF funding model. Court ordered RAF to pay R2.23 million to pedestrian.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is under intense scrutiny in July 2026. From a radical funding overhaul hinted at by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, to court action over 430+ unpaid claims, a landmark ruling on foreign nationals, and a R500 billion liability crisis — here is everything you need to know about the latest RAF developments in South Africa.

Court action has been launched against the Road Accident Fund over its failure to pay more than 430 finalised claims, highlighting systemic delays affecting accident victims seeking compensation across South Africa.

The Road Accident Fund faces a crisis in 2026 with technical insolvency, landmark court rulings, and a formal funding review. Here is what South African road accident victims need to know.