<P> The mission of the RAF is "to provide appropriate cover to all road users within the borders of South Africa; to rehabilitate persons injured, compensate for injuries or death and indemnify wrongdoers as a result of motor vehicle accidents in a timely, caring and sustainable manner; and to support the safe use of our roads". </P> <P> The RAF can obtain its funding from several sources as outlined below: </P> <P> Fuel levy income; Government grants, paid by National Treasury when there is a pressing need such as an acute cash shortage; Borrowings / loans, which are an allowed source of funding according to the RAF Act . This option has not been used to date; and Investment income, acquired from invested funds that occasionally result when the RAF's operational capacity prevents it from paying out all its funds . </P> <P> The primary source of income for the RAF compensation scheme is a levy raised on fuel . The levy is measured in terms of cents per litre on petrol and diesel fuel sold in South Africa and forms part of the general fuel tax regulated by government . The fuel levy per litre is set by National Treasury on a yearly basis, whereas total fuel sales are influenced by a number of macro-economic factors . On an annual basis, the RAF requests National Treasury for an increase in the RAF Fuel Levy, based on a financial model and a calculation of its costs during the coming year . The full extent of the RAF Fuel Levy requested is seldom granted . This is because National Treasury has historically set the levy on the basis of a pay - as - you - go principle rather than with the purpose of establishing a fully funded position for the RAF . During the 2012 financial year the RAF Fuel Levy was set at 80 cents per litre . </P>

How is the south african government provides support to the road accident fund