By Kgomotso Ramotsho | Published on September 22nd, 2025 | De Rebus The Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims (APRAV) said that any attempt to revive the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) at this point flies in the face of democratic process, public sentiment, and constitutional duty. This was said at a media briefing that was hosted by APRAV in Pretoria on 23 July 2025. APRAV Deputy Chairperson and national spokesperson Ngoako Mohlaloga said that the continued reference to RABS in official discourse is deeply concerning. He pointed out that it suggests either wilful ignorance or strategic misrepresentation. He added that Parliament has rejected RABS three times, reflecting ‘the people have spoken’. APRAV Chairperson Pieter de Bruyn emphasised that RABS not only failed to pass legislative scrutiny, but was also condemned by key industry stakeholders, disability rights groups, civil society organisations, and the victims RABS claimed to serve. Mr

By Anita Nkonki | Published on July 25th, 2025 | The Star The Department of Transport’s move to revive the long-rejected Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill has sparked concerns, following Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement that she has dissolved the Road Accident Fund (RAF) Board due to ongoing governance and operational failures. Creecy, who recently took over the transport portfolio, said the dissolution was necessary to stabilise the RAF and restore its ability to fulfil its mandate.  She also confirmed the department’s intention to finalise the Road Accident Benefits Scheme (RABS) Bill, a move that various organisations say is both undemocratic and dangerous. The department explained that the RABS Bill seeks to replace the current fault-based compensation model with a no-fault system, removing the need for costly legal processes.  Civil society organisations, legal experts, and advocacy groups, many of whom have fought against the bill for years, have condemned its reintroduction.