RAF Updates

RAF Updates

Road Accident Fund in Crisis: Landmark Court Rulings, R180bn Liability Shock & What It Means for Claimants (May 2026)

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing its most turbulent period in years. A landmark Supreme Court of Appeal ruling has declared the 2022 RAF1 claim form unlawful, potentially reopening up to 600,000 rejected claims worth an estimated R180 billion. Add a separate ruling forcing the RAF to compensate foreign nationals, and South Africa’s national fiscus is under enormous pressure. Here’s everything you need to know.

May 9, 2026 Media
Ongoing police investigations and institutional challenges are impacting how the Road Accident Fund processes compensation claims. Here's what accident victims should understand about the current landscape.
RAF Updates

Road Accident Fund in Crisis: Landmark SCA Rulings, R500bn Liability & What It Means for Claimants (May 2026)

South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF) is facing a financial and legal crisis in May 2026. The Supreme Court of Appeal has declared the 2022 RAF1 claim form unlawful, opening the door for 600,000+ rejected claims to be re-lodged and creating a potential R180bn liability. Learn what this means for claimants, the national fiscus, and the future of the RAF.

May 6, 2026 Media

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