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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) faces mounting pressure in August 2026 with R21.7 billion in unpaid claims, a growing payment backlog, proposed new vehicle licence fees, calls to scrap the fund, and a Supreme Court ruling reshaping claims processes. Get the full update here.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) faces a deepening crisis in August 2026, with R21.76 billion in unpaid claims, a proposed Settlement Hub to clear the backlog, new vehicle licence fee proposals, and growing calls for reform.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is under intense scrutiny in August 2026. From R21.7 billion in unpaid claims and a 57% vacancy rate to proposed Settlement Hubs and the revived RABS Bill — here is everything you need to know about the latest RAF news, reforms, and what it means for South African motorists and accident victims.

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is under intense scrutiny in August 2026. From R21.7 billion in unpaid claims and a proposed National Settlement Hub to new funding model reviews and ongoing community outreach — here is everything you need to know about the latest RAF news in South Africa.

As severe weather sweeps across South Africa, road safety concerns mount. The Road Accident Fund faces potential surge in claims as snow, rain and damaging winds create hazardous driving conditions across multiple provinces.

A GroundUp Q&A reveals how the Road Accident Fund assesses injury severity, leaving some families without compensation for ongoing pain years after accidents.