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A major collision between a minibus taxi and intercity bus in Kariega has claimed seven lives, reigniting concerns about road safety and RAF claim processes in South Africa.

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund faces a perfect storm in May 2026: a landmark SCA ruling declaring the 2022 claim form unlawful, a potential R180 billion liability, 600,000 rejected claims set to be resubmitted, and SCOPA warnings of financial collapse. Here’s everything claimants and taxpayers need to know.

A devastating collision between a taxi and bus in Kariega has claimed seven lives, raising urgent questions about road safety and compensation for victims and their families through the Road Accident Fund.

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a financial and legal crisis in May 2026. The Supreme Court of Appeal has declared the 2022 RAF1 claim form unlawful, opening the door for 600,000+ rejected claims to be re-lodged and creating a potential R180bn liability. Learn what this means for claimants, the national fiscus, and the future of the RAF.

The Road Accident Fund faces a perfect storm in 2026: a landmark SCA ruling extending compensation to undocumented foreigners, a R400–R500 billion debt crisis, damning SCOPA findings, governance failures under former CEO Collins Letsoalo, and urgent calls for a hybrid reform model. Here’s everything you need to know.

A major collision in Kariega has claimed seven lives, raising urgent questions about road safety and RAF compensation for victims’ families. Here’s what accident claimants should understand about their rights.

The Road Accident Fund faces a perfect storm in 2026: landmark SCA rulings expanding victim compensation, a potential R180bn claims flood, R500bn in total debt, and urgent calls for systemic reform. Here’s everything you need to know.

A tragic collision between a taxi and bus in Kariega has claimed seven lives, highlighting the urgent need for improved road safety measures and RAF claim awareness among South African transport users and their families.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing its worst crisis yet in 2026 — with landmark SCA rulings, a potential R180bn claims flood, a R400bn debt bomb, and urgent calls for systemic reform. Get the full update here.