A former IT installer, Kgaugelo Kaditsi, has attached several Road Accident Fund (RAF) assets worth over R5m to settle a compensation claim following a 2019 car accident.The Pretoria High Court ordered RAF to pay Kaditsi R5.4m in 2025, but the payment was not fulfilled.Kaditsi, who lost his right foot in the incident, attached assets including SA flags, security equipment, and office furniture for auction.He argues RAF's negligence caused the accident, citing the driver's failure to brake and excessive speed.Kaditsi also claims loss of earnings and psychological trauma from the incident.The court highlighted RAF's failure to contest the claim, emphasizing the financial and resource burden of expert testimony.The case underscores systemic issues in RAF's handling of compensation claims and the challenges faced by accident victims in securing justice.
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