Road Accident Fund v L.M and Others
Link to judgment: Road Accident Fund v L.M and Others (174/2024) [2026] ZASCA 73 (21 May 2026) Summary for Expert Witnesses: This is an important case for expert witnesses to be aware of. It acutely demonstrates the concept that expert witnesses need to be well versed in both their own professional field and have an…
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Link to judgment: Road Accident Fund v Mudawo and Others; Road Accident Fund v Lyton and Others (1185/2024; 1468/2024) [2026] ZASCA 54 (16 April 2026) Summary for Expert Witnesses: Expert witnesses should be aware that the Supreme Court of Appeal has determined that illegal foreigners are entitled to claim in terms of the Road Accident…
Read MoreRoad Accident Fund v Legal Practitioners’ Indemnity Insurance Fund, NPC
Link to judgment: Road Accident Fund and Others v Legal Practitioners’ Indemnity Insurance Fund, NPC and Others (1106/2024; 1479/2024) [2026] ZASCA 63 (30 April 2026) Summary for Expert Witnesses: Key Takeaways for Expert Witnesses: ✓The RAF system exists to compensate accident victims.✓ Substance generally prevails over technical defects.✓ Expert opinions must be independent and rational.✓…
Read MoreMichael and Another v Linksfield Park Clinic and Another
Link to judgment: Michael and Another v Linksfield Park Clinic (Pty) Ltd and Another (2) (361/98) [2001] ZASCA 55; – (30 March 2001) Summary for Expert Witnesses: This case is instructive regarding the court’s approach to the assessment of negligence, the court’s approach to resolving disputes between expert witnesses, and whether treatment accorded with sound…
Read MoreUbisi v Road Accident Fund [SAMLR] 2025 Launch Edition ZASCA (11 June 2024)
THE SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL OF SOUTH AFRICA UBISI, MK First appellant NEL, VAN DER MERWE & SMALMAN INC Second Appellant versus ROAD ACCIDENT FUND Respondent Case Note: In this matter the Supreme Court of Appeal discussed the appropriate procedu… You are unauthorized to view this page. Username Password Remember Me Forgot Password
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