Discovery Health vs RAF: Supreme Court of Appeal Rejects RAF’s Refusal to Pay Medical Expenses
The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled in Discovery Health’s favour in its dispute with the Road Accident Fund (RAF) over medical expenses already paid by medical aid schemes.
Claiming for a deceased family member: Can you claim from the RAF if your loved one died in a motor vehicle accident?
Lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident? Find out who may qualify for an RAF loss of support claim, which funeral expenses may be covered, and what documents families need to begin the claims process.
What You Can Claim From RAF: A Guide to Road Accident Fund Compensation
A road accident can leave you dealing with medical bills, time away from work and injuries that affect your ability to earn an income. For people injured in qualifying road accidents, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) provides compensation for certain losses resulting from the accident.
RoadCover Turns 21: A Crash, A Claim, A Community
RoadCover turns 21 with a powerful look at the people behind Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims. At its headquarters on 6 October 2026, the organisation welcomed members of the media to Inside the Claim, a courtroom-style production exploring how motor vehicle accidents change lives.
Documents for a RAF Claim: What You Need to Know
A motor vehicle accident can leave you dealing with injuries, medical bills and lost income while also trying to understand the RAF claims process. Having the right documents for a RAF claim can make it easier to establish what happened, the injuries suffered and the losses being claimed.
RAF Serious Injury Classification
A serious injury after a motor vehicle accident can have lasting physical, psychological and financial consequences. However, not every injury qualifies as a serious injury for purposes of claiming general damages from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Knowing what to do after a motor vehicle accident can protect your safety and support a future RAF claim. Learn the key steps to take, what evidence to collect, when to report the accident and which documents to keep.
ConCourt Ruling Confirms Undocumented Foreign Nationals Can Claim From the RAF
The Constitutional Court has refused the Road Accident Fund (RAF) leave to appeal a ruling confirming that undocumented foreign nationals are not automatically excluded from claiming compensation under the RAF Act. The decision means that immigration status, on its own, does not prevent a person from lodging a qualifying RAF claim after being injured in a road accident.
The 25% RAF Fee Is a Ceiling and Not an Automatic Deduction
Many South Africans believe that if they appoint an attorney to handle a Road Accident Fund (RAF) claim, the attorney is automatically entitled to take 25% of the settlement. That is not correct.