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Court orders Road Accident Fund to compensate man after flawed investigation

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of Louis Bekker, ordering the Road Accident Fund to compensate him after a flawed investigation unjustly denied his claim following a serious car accident.

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Pietermaritzburg High Court rules RAF must compensate young woman R6 million for accident injuries

The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled that the Road Accident Fund must compensate a young woman over R6 million after she suffered severe injuries in a 2017 accident, impacting her education and career prospects

News
Nomonde Zondi|Published

Road Accident Fund CEO denies wrongdoing in multi-million lease deal

Facing serious allegations, Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, asserts his innocence and commitment to transparency regarding a R79 million lease deal.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

RAF CEO Letsoalo unshaken by R79m lease probe: ‘I sleep nicely at night'

RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo has firmly denied bypassing procurement procedures in a controversial R79 million lease deal under SIU investigation, claiming the allegations are part of a campaign to discredit him before his contract ends in August

Business
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Collins Letsoalo defends RAF amid controversial lease claims

Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, addresses allegations of misconduct related to a R79 million lease deal, asserting transparency and cooperation with the Special Investigating Unit.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Woman sentenced for R700 000 RAF fraud scheme as fund battles financial crisis

The Road Accident Fund has welcomed a five-year sentence for a woman who attempted to defraud R700 000 through duplicate claims, as the organisation battles widespread fraud that has contributed to its R300 billion deficit. Officials report blocking R65 million in fraudulent claims in recent years.

News Crime and Courts
Chevon Booysen|Published

RAF counts on courts over A-G dispute

The Road Accident Fund continues to challenge the Auditor-General's findings despite mounting pressure from the Transport Department to resolve the dispute out of court. The ongoing battle over accounting standards threatens to prolong RAF's negative audit outcomes.

Cape Times News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

RAF defies Transport Department in ongoing Auditor-General dispute

The Road Accident Fund continues to challenge the Auditor-General's findings despite mounting pressure from the Transport Department to resolve the dispute out of court. The ongoing battle over accounting standards threatens to prolong RAF's negative audit outcomes.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

Road Accident Fund on the brink of financial implosion

South Africa's Road Accident Fund is facing a severe financial crisis with liabilities exceeding R300 billion, while a dispute with the Auditor-General over accounting standards threatens to worsen its position. The parliamentary watchdog SCOPA heard that mounting accident claims far outstrip the fund's ability to pay, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability

Cape Times News
Banele Ginindza|Published

Road Accident Fund on the brink of financial implosion as liabilities soar

South Africa's Road Accident Fund is facing a severe financial crisis with liabilities exceeding R300 billion, while a dispute with the Auditor-General over accounting standards threatens to worsen its position. The parliamentary watchdog SCOPA heard that mounting accident claims far outstrip the fund's ability to pay, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability

Business Report
Banele Ginindza|Published

RAF facing severe financial woes as liabilities soar

South Africa's Road Accident Fund is facing a severe financial crisis with liabilities exceeding R300 billion, while a dispute with the Auditor-General over accounting standards threatens to worsen its position. The parliamentary watchdog SCOPA heard that mounting accident claims far outstrip the fund's ability to pay, raising concerns about its long-term sustainability

Business Report
Banele Ginindza|Published

RAF CEO Collins Letsoalo Hailed as a Hero for Taking a Stand Against Legal System Abuses and “Thuggish Attorneys”

The controversy began when Letsoalo responded to an open letter from Gert Nel Incorporated, a prominent law firm involved in road accident claims, rejecting accusations of a smear campaign against the firm. Letsoalo was quick to turn the tables, accusing the firm of actively fighting against transformation in South Africa’s road accident compensation system.

The Star News
Masabata Mkwananzi|Published

RAF ordered to pay Sangoma R1. 2 million after she lost taste and smell that affected her work

The traditional healer said due to her loss of taste and smell, she can no longer identify or mix traditional items and now requires assistance to fulfil her duties.

News Crime and Courts
Sinenhlanhla Masilela|Published