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24/10/2024

RAF compensation for foreigners: general principle
Up to 2022, RAF compensation was available to any person injured in a road accident in South Africa. This was regardless of immigration status.

This principle is stated clearly by the National Government. It says, “The Road Accident Fund (RAF) provides compulsory cover to all users of South African roads, citizens and foreigners, against injuries sustained or death arising from accidents involving motor vehicles within the borders of South Africa.”

It also states, “The client base of the RAF comprises not only the South African public, but all foreigners within the borders of the country.”

RAF direction excluding illegal foreigners in 2022
However, in June 2022, the RAF published a new directive stating that a RAF claim by a foreigner would be rejected if the claimant couldn’t show documentary proof that he or she was legally in South Africa.

The directive reads, “A copy of the foreign claimant’s passport showing the entry and/or exit stamp must be submitted. Where the passport does not have any stamp the RAF will not be lodging such a claim.”

Before this new directive, the legality of their residence in South Africa did not preclude foreigners from claiming from the RAF.

In July, the Minister of Transport gazetted a new claim form, known as RAF 1 form, that expressly requires foreigners to prove that they were legally in South Africa when the road accident occurred.

Please make sure your passport is up-to-date and stamped!!!

08/08/2024

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Nanku Lo Cya Godongwana, Mtanam Mtanam

29/02/2024

WERE YOU OR A LOVED ONE IN A ROAD ACCIDENT? CLAIM FROM THE ROAD ACCIDENT FUND
A motor vehicle accident can change your life forever. If you or a loved one have sustained serious injuries or if you have lost a breadwinner in a motor vehicle accident, RAF Angels will assist you to institute a claim for compensation against the Road Accident Fund.
At Raf Angels we provide all the advice and assistance you need regarding the claims process.
Contact 012 548 5666
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RAF Angels assists individuals in claiming from the RAF if you or a loved one is involved in an accident.

15/05/2023

To all accident victims.... Get well soon 🙏

05/05/2023

13/04/2023

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03/03/2023

28/02/2023

RAF Angels assists individuals in claiming from the RAF if you or a loved one is involved in an accident.

27/02/2023

What is the RAF?
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is a fund that has been formed to compensate victims involved in motor vehicle accidents within South Africa. A percentage of the amount a consumer pays for petrol or diesel goes towards the RAF.

The RAF is used to compensate individuals involved in accidents caused by another individual’s negligent driving.

Who can claim from the RAF?
The following individuals can claim:



An injured person who is not 100% responsible for the accident
A dependent of the deceased, where the deceased is not 100% responsible for the accident
A close relative of the deceased for funeral expenses
The parent or legal guardian of a minor child
A foster parent for past medical expenses incurred by them
An executor of the deceased’s estate
A curator ad litem
What can be claimed from the RAF?
A person who sustains injuries or the loss of a loved one may seek compensation for the following:



Past and future loss of income or earnings
Past and future hospital and medical expenses
Past and future loss of support for a dependent of a deceased victim
Funeral expenses
General damages for pain, suffering and disfigurement in the case of bodily injuries

22/02/2023

Pedestrian Safety in South Africa
Pedestrian fatalities remain a major concern for road safety and health authorities, especially in middle and lower-income countries.

The Arrive Alive Website receives information daily about fatal crashes across South Africa.

Road crash fatality data reveals that approximately 35-40% of road deaths in SA are pedestrian deaths.

On the Arrive Alive website, we find several references to pedestrian safety.

We would like to consider these in more detail to better understand the reasons for the many pedestrian fatalities and consider measures necessary to make our roads safer.

Contributing factors to Pedestrian Fatalities in South Africa
What are the major contributing factors to pedestrian fatalities in South Africa?

Drunk pedestrians - Pedestrians who are intoxicated and impaired with alcohol or/ and drugs.

Reckless/ lawless pedestrians - Those pedestrians taking chances by running across the roads and freeways underestimating the speed of vehicles. (Pedestrians are in fact not allowed on freeways.)

Distracted pedestrians - Pedestrians failing to pay attention to traffic whilst distracted by cellular phones, music, etc.

Pedestrians ignoring/disobeying traffic light signals - crossing the road against an orange or red light.

The “Poorly visible” pedestrians: Those walking on the shoulder of the road not wearing high visibility or reflective clothing.

Pedestrians walking on the road instead of on the verge or pavement, often on the left side of the road where they are close to and therefore cannot see approaching traffic.

Pedestrian inattentiveness - Where we find pedestrians such as children chase after something, e.g. a ball or hat which might be on the surface of the road.

Lack of supervision / Younger pedestrians left unattended - This includes our younger vulnerable child pedestrians not supervised & left on their own at the roadside.

Crime forcing pedestrians onto the road surface - Those pedestrians robbed or attacked and trying to get away from the attackers, ending up as a victim of a road crash.

Victims of reckless driving - those instances where drivers lose control and pedestrians, through no fault of their own, are crashes into on the pavement etc.