Finance · South Africa
New Tribunal Proposed to Speed Up Road Accident Fund Claims
Moneyweb · 2026/01/23
Summary
The State Attorney has proposed the creation of a new tribunal to handle cases for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa. Currently, many courts are overwhelmed with thousands of RAF claims, causing significant delays in resolving these cases. The RAF provides compensation to people injured in road accidents, but the backlog means victims often wait a long time to receive their payments. A new tribunal dedicated solely to RAF claims could help speed up case processing, reduce court congestion, and improve access to justice for accident victims. This move aims to make the compensation system more efficient and less stressful for those affected by road accidents.
OnABudget takeaway: A faster and more efficient system for RAF claims means consumers could receive accident compensation sooner, reducing the financial strain on injured individuals and their families.