The Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa provides financial assistance for various damages incurred during road accidents. The compensation amount is determined by the severity and impact of injuries. Here are some notable recent RAF payouts:
R6.5 million: A child who was hit and seriously injured by a swerving taxi on the side of a road was awarded this amount.
R4.6 million: In 2024, a young woman who suffered multiple injuries in an accident on the N2 highway between Sodwana Bay and Johannesburg received this payout.
R2.5 million and 100% of medical costs: In January 2024, a man who suffered a severe head injury in a road accident was awarded this amount.
R7.4 million: A six-year-old pedestrian who suffered multiple injuries when she was hit by a vehicle was awarded this amount.