The Road Accident Fund Pretoria Regional Office has announced a block settlement drive

 

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has launched a national initiative aimed at reducing the backlog of open claims that are ready for settlement. This ongoing initiative will be rolled out across all regions, beginning with the Pretoria Region from 6 to 8 August 2025.

Participating law firms may submit a maximum of ten qualifying claims per firm. Submissions must include the Link Number, Claim Number, Claimant’s Full Name, Claimant’s Attorney, and the Attorney’s Vendor Reference Number. These must be sent to PtaSettlementDrive@raf.co.za between 9am on 6 August and 4pm on 8 August 2025. No supporting claim documentation is to be submitted at this stage.

RAF will assess and retrieve claim information, processing all submissions on a first-come, first-served basis. Only claims lodged with the Pretoria Regional Office and fully prepared for settlement will be considered. Claims dismissed or rejected by the court are excluded. Submissions from individual attorneys, rather than law firms, will not be accepted.

RAF Acting CEO, Mr. Phathutshedzo Lukhwareni, affirmed the Fund’s commitment to reducing settlement processing times while maintaining compassionate, efficient, and accessible service to all claimants.