Court rejects R2.8m RAF claim from man for work dismissal
The North West High Court dismissed a R2.8m claim against the Road Accident Fund after finding inconsistencies in the claimant's evidence regarding his job dismissal. The court noted a contradiction between the employer's dismissal letter and the claimant's own report to an industrial psychologist.
Why it matters
This case underscores the importance of evidentiary consistency in legal claims against public funds.
The North West High Court has dismissed a claim for nearly R2.9m for past and future loss of earnings against the Road Accident Fund (RAF), ruling that the claimant failed to prove his dismissal from work was caused by injuries sustained in a motor vehicle collision.
Oaitse Comfort Letsholonyane was injured in a head-on collision on the N4 between Lobatse and Zeerust on June 26 2022. He suffered an open fracture to his right elbow and underwent surgery involving the insertion of a metal plate and screws.
At the time of the accident, Letsholonyane was employed as a vehicle examiner at Dekra Automotive, earning about R11,924 per month.
After a three-month recuperation period, Letsholonyane returned to work. However, his employment was subsequently terminated on October 12 2023.
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