<P> The vision of the RAF is "to provide the highest standard of care to road accident victims to restore balance in the social system". </P> <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>

How south african government provides support to road accident fund