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As a severe cold front sweeps across South Africa with snow, ice and dangerous winds, road accident risks spike. Here’s what Road Accident Fund claimants should understand about claiming compensation during extreme weather events.

Severe weather sweeping South Africa raises concerns about accident risks and compensation claims as snow and icy conditions close mountain passes and strand motorists across multiple provinces.

A severe cold front sweeping across South Africa is creating hazardous driving conditions, raising concerns about road accident compensation claims. Motorists face snowfall, damaging winds, and closed mountain passes.

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) faces mounting pressure in August 2026 — with R21.7 billion in unpaid finalised claims, court action over 430+ non-payments, a proposed new vehicle licence fee, and deep governance concerns. Get the full update here.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is under intense scrutiny in August 2026. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed R21.76 billion in unpaid finalised claims, a new vehicle-linked fee is being proposed to rescue the fund, and de Broglio Attorneys has launched court action over 430+ unpaid claims. Get the full breakdown of the latest RAF news, trends, and what it means for South African motorists and accident victims.

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.