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Court orders RAF to honour R1. 4 million payment to undocumented Malawian immigrant injured in car crash
The Western Cape High Court has ruled that RAF must pay over R1. 4 million to Charles Jeka Chipofya, a Malawian who has been illegally living in South Africa since 2012.
Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo suspended pending inquiry
Collins Letsoalo, CEO of the Road Accident Fund, faces a precautionary suspension amid serious allegations of misconduct, including defiance of parliamentary authority. What does this mean for the future of the Fund?
Three burned beyond recognition in fiery head-on crash near Balfour, Mpumalanga
A tragic head-on collision between a sedan and bakkie claimed the lives of three people, one woman and two men, on Tuesday afternoon along the R23 road in Mpumalanga.
Hawks arrest man after kidnapping of R300,000 RAF payout recipient
A suspect has been arrested by the Hawks after allegedly kidnapping a man in Tsolo who had just received a R300,000 Road Accident Fund payout and transporting him over 800 kilometers to Klerksdorp, where his bank account was drained.
No more freeloading from the RAF, it's not a lottery, warns the Deputy Transport Minister Hlengwa
Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa addresses the issue of fraud within the Road Accident Fund during the launch of the UN Global Road Safety Week campaign, emphasising the importance of road safety and government intervention.
The RAF is not a lottery, says Deputy Transport Minister Hlengwa
Transport Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa addresses the issue of fraud within the Road Accident Fund during the launch of the UN Global Road Safety Week campaign, emphasising the importance of road safety and government intervention.
Minister Creecy ponders financial misconduct probe against RAF board
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is contemplating a financial misconduct investigation into the RAF.
UPDATE: Death toll rises to six in N4 head-on collision near Machadodorp
One of the three people seriously injured in Thursday’s head-on collision on the N4 has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the Easter weekend crash to six.
Five killed in N4 crash as Easter traffic surge begins
Five people have tragically lost their lives in a head-on collision on the N4 toll road in Mpumalanga, with inclement weather believed to be a contributing factor.
KZN Transport Department expects R2,3 billion from motor vehicle licence renewals
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport is anticipating significant revenue from motor vehicle licences.
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.
Eastern Cape woman sentenced for defrauding the Road Accident Fund
The Road Accident Fund has welcomed a significant sentencing in the Eastern Cape, as a woman is convicted of defrauding the fund, shedding light on the ongoing battle against fraudulent claims.
R700,000 fraud: Eastern Cape woman jailed by court for Road Accident Fund scam
A woman from the Eastern Cape has been sentenced for defrauding the Road Accident Fund in a scheme that nearly cost taxpayers over R700,000.
Gauteng High Court rules in favour of RAF against SARS over R5. 1 billion deduction
In a landmark ruling, the Gauteng High Court has stepped in to protect the Road Accident Fund from a controversial R5. 1 billion deduction by SARS.
Looting the RAF: SIU recovers R318 million from law firms in massive Road Accident Fund fraud
The Special Investigating Unit said so far, law firms have returned R318 million which they had received as duplicate payments.
Man arrested for trying to fraudulently claim R6. 1 million from RAF over an accident he caused
A 48-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of filing a fraudulent claim of R6. 1 million with RAF for an accident which he had been found guilty.
Road Accident Fund challenges SARS' R5. 1bn levy deduction for Eskom
The Road Accident Fund has secured an interim court order blocking SARS from deducting R5. 1 billion from its fuel levy to pay an Eskom rebate, highlighting growing tensions between state entities over financial resources.
Uncle unknowingly passes accident scene where his nephew died while rushing his wife to hospital
A heart-wrenching call at the hospital, while accompanying his sick wife, changed this uncle's life forever after unknowingly passed the accident scene where his nephew had died.
JUST IN: Bus carrying schoolchildren collides with truck in Ekurhuleni
In a devastating series of accidents, 16 people lost their lives in a bus crash in Kempton Park, while a school bus collided with a truck in Germiston, leaving several children injured.
Ramaphosa offers condolences following tragic bus crash near OR Tambo that resulted in 16 deaths
President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered his heartfelt condolences to the families of 16 victims killed in a bus crash near OR Tambo International Airport.
RAF's R25bn deficit and legal disputes draw parliamentary scrutiny
Parliamentary divisions deepen as the Road Accident Fund's R25. 5 billion deficit and ongoing legal battles with the Auditor-General spark heated debate over constitutional rights versus taxpayer interests.