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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a landmark legal and financial crisis in 2026. A Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has revived up to 600,000 rejected claims, a government bailout looms, and claimants have until 30 September 2026 to resubmit. Here’s everything you need to know.

The former chief executive of the Road Accident Fund faces unprecedented legal action after refusing to appear before Parliament’s oversight committee, marking a significant moment in efforts to hold the embattled institution accountable.

A comprehensive roundup of the latest Road Accident Fund (RAF) news in South Africa for June 2026 — covering the landmark SCA ruling on the RAF 1 form, 600,000 revived claims, a R180 billion financial shock, foreign nationals’ rights, and what claimants need to do next.

Collins Letsoalo is set to become the first person criminally charged for refusing to answer a Parliamentary summons, marking a significant moment in the Road Accident Fund’s troubled history.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is at a critical crossroads in 2026. From landmark SCA rulings reviving 600,000 rejected claims, to a R518 billion liability crisis and the proposed return of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS), here is everything South Africans need to know about the latest RAF news and what it means for claimants and taxpayers.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa is at a critical crossroads in 2026. From a landmark Supreme Court ruling reviving 600,000 rejected claims, to a looming R518 billion financial crisis and a major legislative overhaul, here is everything you need to know about the latest RAF news and developments.

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) is under the spotlight in June 2026 — from Scopa’s historic criminal charge against former CEO Collins Letsoalo, to a Supreme Court ruling reviving 600,000 rejected claims, a R2.23m punitive court order, and Minister Creecy’s plans to replace the RAF with a new Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS). Get the full breakdown here.

Today’s news cycle shows no major Road Accident Fund developments, but recent court decisions and legal reforms continue to shape compensation claims and claimant rights across South Africa.