QUESTION 1
Only South African citizens will be able to claim damages from the RAF for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
A.True
B.False
B.False
The answer is B. False. Only South African citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals who qualify for damages under certain circumstances can claim damages from the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident.
To determine whether this statement is true or false, we need to understand the concept of the RAF (Road Accident Fund) and the eligibility criteria for claiming damages.
The RAF is a South African government institution that provides compensation to individuals who have been injured or who have lost a family member due to a motor vehicle accident. The purpose of the RAF is to support victims financially and help them recover from the physical, emotional, and financial consequences of accidents.
To claim damages from the RAF, certain eligibility criteria must be met. While South African citizens are generally eligible to claim from the RAF, they are not the only ones who can do so. The RAF enables several categories of individuals to claim compensation, including:
1. South African citizens: South African citizens who are involved in motor vehicle accidents can claim damages from the RAF.
2. Permanent residents: Individuals who are permanent residents of South Africa can also claim damages from the RAF if they are injured in a motor vehicle accident.
3. Non-South African citizens: Even non-South African citizens who are not permanent residents can claim from the RAF in certain circumstances. This includes foreign visitors and tourists who have been involved in accidents in South Africa.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question would be:
B. False.
Not only South African citizens but also permanent residents and even non-South African citizens can potentially claim damages from the RAF for injuries resulting from a motor vehicle accident in South Africa.