Written by Teboho Mofokeng Every year, thousands of South Africans are injured in motor vehicle accidents. For many, the Road Accident Fund (“RAF”) provides an important source of financial support to compensate for serious injuries, loss of income, medical expenses, and the financial consequences of losing a loved one. While the RAF exists to compensate […]
Category Archives: Road Accident Fund
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Feb
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Written by Tshifhiwa Nemulalate Navigating the legal process after being injured in a car accident can be stressful. Many claimants believe that lodging a Road Accident Fund (“RAF”) claim is as simple as filling out a form and waiting for compensation. In reality, achieving a successful outcome takes meticulous planning, strict adherence to statutory deadlines, thorough […]
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October marks the beginning of Transport Month in South Africa, a month in which the South African government seeks to raise awareness of the important role of transport in the economy and showcase transport infrastructure services to the public. Whilst road safety persists as a key government initiative, the danger posed by vehicle transport, in […]
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Sep
Sep
The Road Accident Fund (the RAF) has recently suffered from cash flow mismanagement and administrative and reputational problems. This has led to a delay in the settlement of matters, which in turn has forced attorneys to find alternative methods to ensure that their client’s rights are vindicated. Currently, attorneys have turned to the courts, particularly the […]