South Africa Case Law

Aaron v Road Accident Fund (1168/2019)

Aaron v Road Accident Fund (1168/2019) [2025] ZAGPJHC 6 (9 January 2025)

Court

South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg

Case number

1168/2019

Judge

L Vuma

The court found that the plaintiff suffered serious injuries resulting in permanent paraplegia, chronic pain, significant physical impairment, and severe emotional and psychological sequelae. The Road Accident Fund accepted the plaintiff's injuries as qualifying for general damages under the narrative test. After considering the expert evidence, the authorities cited by both parties, and the severity of the plaintiff's condition, the court determined that an award of R2 300 000 for general damages, less 20% apportionment for merits, is fair and reasonable. The court discounted authorities rel…

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• Road Accident Fund Act
• General Damages
• Serious Injury Assessment
• Narrative Test
• Apportionment Of Merits

Phakathi v Road Accident Fund (14783/2017)

Phakathi v Road Accident Fund (14783/2017) [2021] ZAGPPHC 351 (31 May 2021)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

14783/2017

Judge

D Pick

High Court RAF quantum decision awarding damages for injuries, pain, and limited income loss, while rejecting the claim that the accident caused termination of employment.

• Road Accident Fund Act
• Loss Of Earning Capacity
• General Damages
• Apportionment Of Merits
• Expert Evidence
• Future Medical Expenses

Citha v Road Accident Fund (82352/2014)

Citha v Road Accident Fund (82352/2014) [2016] ZAGPPHC 920 (20 October 2016)

Court

North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria

Case number

82352/2014

Judge

Brenner

The court held that the Road Accident Fund validly withdrew a Rule 34 settlement offer before acceptance, where the offer had been made in genuine error.

• Rule 34 Settlement Offer
• Withdrawal Of Offer
• Personal Injury
• Apportionment Of Merits
• Rule-34-settlement-offer
• Withdrawal-of-offer