RABS revival enters final stretch as criticism over RAF reforms grows
The government says work on reviving the RABS Bill is nearing completion, even as critics warn the reforms could worsen the RAF’s financial crisis.
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RAF liability for expenses paid by medical schemes ‘is settled law’ in W. Cape Division
The judgment criticises the Fund’s continued resistance to medical-expense claims already addressed in earlier Western Cape rulings.
SCA ruling revives rejected RAF claims – and backdates the bill
A Court-ordered reset of the RAF claims process may force recognition of previously excluded liabilities, with potentially severe consequences for the Fund and the fiscus.
RAF faces claims surge if form falls
SCOPA says the RAF 1 form may have kept claims out of the system, leaving the Fund exposed to a wave of unrecognised liabilities if it is set aside.
SCA clarifies RAF liability: ‘any person’ includes illegal foreigners
Neither the RAF nor the Minister of Transport can limit who qualifies for compensation under the Act.
Actuarial study finds no single model resolves RAF challenges
A comparative study of three compensation models finds that combining elements of each may provide a more balanced solution.
SCA orders RAF to pay R92m to Newnet, sets out compliance steps
The Supreme Court of Appeal orders the Fund to settle R92 million in judgment debt to Newnet and comply with payment and adjudication requirements.
Passenger who pulled handbrake held to be ‘driver’ for RAF claim
The High Court finds that seizing a vehicle’s controls can make a passenger the legal driver under the RAF Act.
SCOPA prepares to deliberate on RAF inquiry report as next phase begins
The final document is expected to reach the National Assembly in the next parliamentary term.
SCA dismisses RAF reconsideration bid in unpaid medical claims dispute
The Supreme Court of Appeal confirms that 181 unchallenged court orders obtained by Sunshine Hospital remain enforceable.
Full Bench adds weight to challenges against RAF medical expense directives
Internal directives cannot displace court orders or long-standing principles governing compensation, says the Western Cape High Court.
SCOPA moves from hearings to hard choices on the RAF
The committee’s final report is expected to examine the legal consequences of former chief executive Collins Letsoalo’s refusal to appear before Parliament.
Transport pressed on whether RABS can deal with RAF’s legacy claims
Unless the Road Accident Benefit Scheme Bill is retrospective, it may fail to ease the Fund’s financial burden for more than a decade, warn MPs.
RAF drops audit fight as investigation into R1bn media contracts heats up
The Road Accident Fund has withdrawn its challenge to the Auditor-General and accepted adverse findings.
Staffing gaps deepen RAF’s legal and financial exposure
Severe understaffing in the Fund’s legal unit compounded years of governance failures and drove a surge in default judgments and rising claim costs.
Letsoalo stand-off: SCOPA vs RAF’s former CEO
Parliament’s announcement that SCOPA will seek the Speaker’s approval to lay criminal charges against former Collins Letsoalo leaves South Africans waiting to see what will happen next.
RAF interim board faces scrutiny amid executive suspensions and reform plans
Deputy Minister of Transport provides updates on plans for a permanent RAF board, the Road Accident Benefits Scheme Bill, and appointing a new CEO.
