RAF defends proposal to exclude foreign nationals, citing the need to align with practices.
The Road Accident Fund has put forward a new draft bill proposal aimed at barring foreign nationals from accessing compensation from the fund. McIntosh Polela, the spokesperson for RAF, defended the proposal, citing the need to align with practices adopted in other countries.that is commonly observed internationally. He emphasised that the bill is currently undergoing parliamentary review, where its fate will ultimately be determined.
The proposal has stirred significant controversy, with critics expressing concerns over the potential implications for foreign nationals residing in South Africa and the broader implications for equitable access to compensation and support in cases of accidents.The CEO of the African Diaspora Global Network, Dr Vusumuzi Sibanda, has condemned the new Road Accident Fund draft Bill that proposes to exclude foreign nationals from claiming compensation from the fund.
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