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Road Accident Fund News Update – June 3, 2025

Media June 3, 2025 · Updated 1 year ago

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Latest News and Updates on the Road Accident Fund (RAF) – June 3, 2025

Here is a summary of the most important news and trends about the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa as of June 3, 2025:

RAF CEO Suspended Amid Corruption Probe: The CEO of the Road Accident Fund, Collins Letsoalo, has been suspended and placed on special leave following a Special Investigating Unit probe into alleged corruption. This has created uncertainty about the fund’s leadership and future direction. (Read more)
Parliament Raises Concerns Over RAF’s State: The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has expressed serious concerns about the critical state of the RAF, highlighting ongoing financial and operational challenges. (Read more)
Legal Fees Under Scrutiny: Reports reveal that two law firms received the majority of the RAF’s R103 million legal services spend, raising questions about transparency and spending priorities. (Read more)
RAF Loses Medical Scheme Liability Case: The RAF lost another court case regarding liability for medical scheme members, with the High Court in Cape Town ruling against the fund’s position. (Read more)
Recent Court Judgments: New legal judgments involving the RAF continue to shape the fund’s obligations and liabilities. (Read more)