Legal Articles and Guides
E-toll users may have to settle debt
As more troubles mount for Sanral, it may be the same for some road users as they may have to settle their e-toll debt, says a report in The Citizen.
Truck drivers threaten national shutdown
A disgruntled group of local truck drivers, who have been fighting the employment of foreigners in the R480bn road freight and logistics sector, is set to embark on a ‘national shutdown’ on 30 April in support of wide-ranging demands including higher wages, reports BusinessLIVE.
Traffic officials sentenced for licensing fraud
Four Standerton licensing officials, who were part of the eight arrested in August 2019 following an investigation that uncovered a scam, have been fined.
State opposes bail for multi-vehicle crash driver
The state is opposing bail for a 22-year-old truck driver charged in connection with a multi-vehicle accident in Durban earlier this month, reports News24.
Hawks catch motorcyclist for fraudulent hit and run claim
The Hawks in Gqeberha have arrested a 46-year-old motorcyclist who allegedly tried to defraud the Road Accident Fund to the tune of over R1.3m for a hit and run accident which never happened.
Another adverse RAF judgment
In another adverse judgment against the Road Accident Fund (RAF), the Mpumalanga High Court (Mbombela) has ordered the entity’s CEO Collins Letsoalo and the board to explain why they rejected medical expenses claims.
Written-off car judgment applauded
The Gauteng Regional Court has found in favour of a consumer who unsuspectingly bought a previously written-off car.
RAF to appeal costs ruling
Following last week's damning judgment by three judges against the Road Accident Fund (RAF) that its board and chief executive, Collins Letsoalo had to pay the costs associated with two RAF cases from their own pockets, the parties have indicated they wanted to appeal the judgment before the SCA.
Costs ruling highlights RAF chaos
The disarray at the Road Accident Fund (RAF) – especially after it fired its panel of lawyers with no workable plan in place – and the disregard for the rules of court has landed its CEO Collins Letsoalo and the board in trouble.
Biker who hit pothole awarded damages
Potholes remain an increasing problem on the country’s roads, but motorists can hold local authorities accountable for injuries or damages caused by these obstacles.
Intercape to resume Eastern Cape operations
Long-distance bus company Intercape will resume its operations in five Eastern Cape towns after accepting a joint action plan outlined by the provincial traffic department, the police and the Transport Department to grapple with criminal attacks.
RAF facing a plethora of issues in courts
A Constitutional Court challenge against practice directives which place hurdles in the way of the public claiming against the Road Accident Fund (RAF), an application to have specified medical tariffs overturned, and the possibility of the fund’s executives being personally slapped with legal costs in two cases are among several challenges facing the RAF this year.
Uber rolls out new safety feature
Uber's latest safety feature, which allows drivers and riders to record audio during an uncomfortable trip, has been rolled out across SA after completing a pilot phase in Gauteng.
RAF must pay more than R3m to tetraplegic
Etienne Wiese was a matric student (19) travelling as a passenger in a motor vehicle on the R316 between Napier and Caledon in October 2017 when the driver of the vehicle lost control, says a Cape Argus report.
Tensions high over taxi shutdown
Many commuters were yesterday left stranded and scrambling to find alternatives after the SA National Taxi Council embarked on a two-day protest over ‘unfair’ by-laws.
