Road Accident Fund Webinar
25 November 2025 | 10:00-13:00 |
About this webinar
This webinar will provide an overview of the recent developments concerning Road Accident Fund matters.Topics to be covered will include:
- The Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996, as amended.
- Locus standi.
- Fault based liability.
- Exclusions.
- Identified and unidentified motor vehicle claims.
- Prescription and suspension of prescription.
- Assessment and apportionment of damages.
- Mediation
- Preparation and handling of claims.
- Drafting of pleadings.
- Future legislation.
- It is also relevant and crucial in defending clients and advising victims of harassment and domestic violence of their rights.
Benefits of attending
- Stay informed with a comprehensive review of the key changes brought about by the RAF Amendment Act 19 of 2005, as well as topical issues affecting RAF matters.
- Strengthen your litigation approach with a broader understanding of key legal concepts such as locus standi, fault-based liability, apportionment of damages, prescription periods, exclusions, the distinction between identified and unidentified motor vehicle claims, assessment of damages as well as the caps applied to the heads of damages.
- Understand how mediation fits into the RAF claims process and how to use it effectively.
- Understand the intricacies of claim preparation, handling, and drafting of pleadings.
- Stay informed about potential future legislative developments.
Background to this presentation
Whether you are refining your litigation approach or seeking to better advise clients, this webinar equips you with essential tools and up-to-date legal guidance in navigating RAF matters.
Presenter
Prof Raheel Ahmed is a professor in the Department of Private Law at the University of South Africa. She is also an admitted attorney, notary, and conveyancer. Prof Ahmed has been involved in teaching the law of delict, the law of damages and third-party compensation law at the University of South Africa. She is also an ETD practitioner for LSSA/LEAD teaching personal injury claims to candidate legal practitioners. Prof Ahmed has published extensively on the law of delict and third-party compensation law. |
| Date
Webinar date: 25 November 2025, 10:00 – 13:00
Closing date for registrations: 24 November 2025 |
| Who should register?
This webinar will be relevant and beneficial to all practicing legal practitioners (attorneys, advocates and candidates) and non-practicing legal practitioners. |
Registration fee categories (including VAT)
- Practising Legal Practitioners: R1260.00 (including VAT) per participant
- Candidate Legal Practitioners: R 630.00 (including VAT) per participant
- Others | Non-legal Practitioners: R2 020.00 (including VAT) per participant
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| How to register
Kindly note that you can only register online and that there are limited places available. Participants should be registered individually to enable the system to generate a unique username and password for each person. |
STEP 1:
Payment should be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) only. Remember to upload the proof of payment (PDF) in step 2.LSSA banking details: Account name: Law Society of South Africa | Bank: FNB Pretoria | Branch code: 251445 | Account no: 6200 9641 079 | Reference: Your name, surname and cell number |
| STEP 2:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER |
STEP 3:
Once you have successfully registered to participate, you will receive a confirmation e-mailed of registration. You will receive a system-generated e-mail with a link (Microsoft Teams) to the webinar at least 24 hours before the webinar starts. Read the instructions in the e-mail carefully and test your link (Microfsoft Teams) to the webinar page at least 20 minutes before it starts. |
| For more information about this webinar contact the seminars department:
E-mail: seminars@LSSALEAD.ORG.ZA | Please note we only communicate via e-mail should you need more information. |
Please take note
- The LSSA will not accept liability if the fees are not paid into the designated LSSA bank account.
- The webinar is conducted in English only.
- Should you need to cancel your registration, this must be done in writing within two business days before the closing date to avoid the full fee being charged.
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