January 11, 2021
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The scene of an accident near eNtokozweni (Machadodorp) in Mpumalanga on Monday, 21 May 2012 where seven people were killed and 17 others injured.
Picture: Netcare 911/SAPA
Catastrophic incompetence â Transport Minister reveals bankrupt RAF has a R49.9-bn backlog and 45Â 000 claims stretching unpaid for more than 10 years.Â
THE Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association (PIPLA) is the latest group of attorneys to add their voice to the mounting allegations of mismanagement, incompetence and non-payment at the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
âAs much as the RAF would like to deflect blame, the reality is that claims are piling up and are just not being paid. This is impacting the most vulnerable in our society â road accident victims,â says Advocate Justin Erasmus, Chairperson of PIPLA.