Road Accident Fund Update: Spike in Court Cases and Ongoing Backlogs – May 18, 2025

Road Accident Fund Update: Spike in Court Cases and Ongoing Backlogs – May 18, 2025

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has reported a significant increase in the number of court cases related to claims, with over 60 matters appearing in a single day at the Pietermaritzburg High Court. Despite this spike, the RAF emphasizes that more court cases do not necessarily mean faster payouts for claimants.

Key points from the latest news:

• The RAF is concerned about the rising number of legal actions, which it says are mostly initiated by claimants’ lawyers rather than the Fund itself.
• Delays in payouts are attributed to both administrative issues within the Fund and court processes, according to recent judicial interviews.
• The RAF remains committed to settling claims within 120 days, provided all documents are submitted, and encourages claimants to contact their call centre for updates.
• The Fund prefers out-of-court settlements to reduce litigation costs and speed up compensation.

Stay tuned for more daily updates on the Road Accident Fund and related developments in South Africa.