
Bid to have RAF CEO sentenced to ‘suspended imprisonment’ for unpaid debts fails
A challenge to the RAF’s failings must consider the complex inter-governmental duties on which the social security scheme depends, judge says.

A challenge to the RAF’s failings must consider the complex inter-governmental duties on which the social security scheme depends, judge says.

In 2022, the High Court ruled that the fund could not withhold payments for past medical expenses covered by medical schemes.

The chairperson of the RAF board and the fund’s chief executive recently faced legal action for failing to accept delivery of documents pertaining to a claim for compensation.

Despite Parliament’s commitment to prioritise the Road Accident Amendment Bill, there has been no further communication about the comments submitted on the draft legislation.