Jere v Road Accident Fund (5843/2024) [2025] ZALMPPHC 149 (4 August 2025)
Court
Limpopo High Court, Polokwane
Case number
5843/2024
Judge
Mashamba
Default judgment partly granted in a Road Accident Fund claim. The court awarded R1,122,830 for loss of earnings, ordered an undertaking for future medical expenses, and postponed general damages.
Mashela v Road Accident Fund (745/2023) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 62 (25 July 2025)
Court
Mbombela High Court, Mpumalanga
Case number
745/2023
Judge
Shai
The High Court awarded the plaintiff R1,050,000 for loss of earnings after an accident, finding that overtime income had been reduced despite unchanged basic salary.
Rufuro N.O Executrix obo Estate Late Nyamutsahuni v Road Accident Fund (23457/2022) [2025] ZAGPPHC 751 (24 July 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
23457/2022
Judge
Flatela
Default judgment in a Road Accident Fund claim was granted for past loss of earnings after the defendant’s late notice to defend was set aside as an abuse of process.
Kgwale obo K.E.T v Road Accident Fund (4809/21) [2025] ZAGPPHC 723 (16 July 2025)
Court
North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria
Case number
4809/21
Judge
Pienaar
The High Court quantified the plaintiff’s loss of earnings after a severe motor vehicle accident, awarding R4,917,162 after an interim payment and confirming future medical cover.
Mneno v RAF (4942/2022) [2025] ZAFSHC 212 (11 July 2025)
Court
Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number
4942/2022
Judge
JP Daffue
The High Court awarded Faith Mneno R9.16 million for past and future loss of earnings after a severe road accident injury, while postponing general damages sine die.
Jack v Minister of Police and Another (1186/2022) [2025] ZANWHC 111 (2 July 2025)
Court
North West High Court, Mafikeng
Case number
1186/2022
Judge
Titus
A high court awarded damages to a woman shot in the right eye by a rubber bullet, resulting in permanent blindness, disfigurement, and future care needs.
Mtika v Road Accident Fund (2019/19802) [2025] ZAGPJHC 667 (1 July 2025)
Court
South Gauteng High Court, Johannesburg
Case number
2019/19802
Judge
Cajee
The court held that the plaintiff is entitled to claim damages from the Road Accident Fund despite his expired asylum seeker permit and illegal immigration status, as confirmed by binding precedent. However, the plaintiff's claim for general damages and loss of earnings could not be determined due to the absence of updated medico-legal evidence and lack of concession or HPCSA finding. The quantum of any damages awarded must be reduced by 50% due to the parties' settlement on negligence apportionment. The plaintiff is entitled to a statutory undertaking for future medical expenses, limited to…