The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a state-supported insurance fund that provides compensation to the victims of road accidents in South Africa. Every time you purchase petrol or diesel, you automatically contribute to a statutorily prescribed levy, which is used to finance the fund.

The purpose of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is to provide financial compensation to individuals who are injured in road accidents. It also provides cover for dependants of those who are severely injured or killed on South Africa’s roads.

Certain prescribed forms must be submitted as part of a Road Accident Fund (RAF) claim. Other documents should also be submitted to substantiate the claim. What RAF forms are required?

Even with expert legal assistance, the process of securing compensation from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a time-consuming one. Below we outline the steps and time frames involved in the RAF claims process, to make it clear what claimants should expect and why a single RAF claim can take years to finalise.

The Road Accident Fund, or RAF, is a state-supported insurance fund designed to compensate individuals for any loss or damage incurred as a result of road accidents for which they weren’t solely to blame.

If a close member of your family has been killed in a motor vehicle accident that was someone else’s fault and the family member who died supported you financially, you can lodge a loss of support claim with the Road Accident Fund (RAF).

In 2023, a man who was seriously injured in a road accident was awarded a RAF payout of R4,761,570 for loss of earnings and general damages. In addition, the RAF was directed to cover the full costs of the man’s future medical treatment and accommodation in …

Find out what happens once you submit a claim to the Road Accident Fund (RAF), including steps in the process, usual response times and causes of delays.

So how much does the Road Accident Fund pay out? It’s a simple query but the answer isn’t straightforward. Claiming from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a complex and lengthy process, and the amount that the RAF pays out will depend on several factors.

Claiming from the Road Accident Fund isn’t a quick process. Maladministration and heavy caseloads mean a very long wait before claimants see a payout. Before pursuing a claim, it’s important to familiarise yourself with the process and how long it can take.