K.S.M obo B.M.M v Road Accident Fund
K.S.M obo B.M.M v Road Accident Fund [2023] ZAGPPHC 493; 62283/21 (28 June 2023)
The court held that the State Attorney is authorised to represent the Road Accident Fund without filing a power of attorney under Rule 7(1), as Rule 7(5) specifically exempts the State Attorney when acting in terms of the State Attorney Act. The RAF is an organ of state, performing functions in the public interest, and its representation by the State Attorney is justified under section 3(3) of the State Attorney Act. The applicant's argument that the RAF is not part of the government for these purposes was rejected, and the authorities cited by the applicant were found to be distinguishable.…
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- Authority Of State Attorney
- Rule 7 Uniform Rules
- Organ Of State Representation
- Public Interest
- Road Accident Fund Act