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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) faces a deepening crisis in 2026 — with a R400bn+ debt burden, landmark Supreme Court rulings, governance failures, and urgent calls for systemic reform. Here’s a comprehensive update on all the latest RAF news in South Africa.

A devastating collision between a taxi and bus in Kariega has claimed seven lives, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges and RAF compensation concerns for victims’ families.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a perfect storm in 2026: landmark SCA rulings forcing compensation for all accident victims including undocumented foreigners, up to 600,000 rejected claims being revived, R500 billion in potential liabilities, and a proposed overhaul through the RABS Bill. Here is your complete May 2026 update on everything happening with South Africa’s Road Accident Fund.

A tragic accident in the Eastern Cape highlights ongoing road safety concerns and raises questions about RAF compensation for victims’ families.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing its deepest crisis yet in 2026. From landmark Supreme Court rulings reopening thousands of rejected claims, to a R400–R500 billion debt threatening the national fiscus, here is everything South Africans need to know about the latest RAF developments.

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund faces a perfect storm in May 2026: landmark SCA rulings declaring its claims process unlawful, a potential R180 billion liability from 600,000 rejected claims, SCOPA warnings of a R500bn financial crisis, and growing calls for a hybrid compensation model. Here’s everything you need to know.

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.