South African sources report that an accident victims association is proposing a “simple way” to reduce the Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims backlog. The group’s idea is to fast-track and pay claims that are already ready for settlement, rather than waiting for broader reforms or improvements needed to address the RAF’s larger operational and administrative challenges.
According to the reports, the proposal focuses on separating claims that meet payment requirements from the wider backlog of cases that still need additional processing. By prioritising those that are prepared for payment, the association aims to shorten delays for claimants and improve the flow of compensation.
The sources say the association does not frame its approach as a complete solution to the RAF’s underlying problems. Instead, it presents the fast-track mechanism as an interim step that can deliver payments while longer-term issues are addressed. The reports do not provide additional details on implementation timelines, specific criteria used to determine which claims qualify, or whether the RAF has formally adopted the proposal.
