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Unprecedented Luggage Crisis at OR Tambo International Airport

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During the holiday season, OR Tambo International Airport experienced an unprecedented baggage crisis, with 3,000 items going missing due to technical glitches in the baggage sorting system. This caused significant delays and complications for passengers and airlines, with FlySafair and LIFT Airlines burdened with the task of reuniting passengers with their luggage. The incident serves as a wakeup call for improved airport operations and highlights the need for robust and foolproof systems to prevent such incidents from occurring again.

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Navigating the Road Accident Fund in South Africa In Times of Grief

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The Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa provides financial compensation to those who have lost loved ones in road accidents. To make a claim, it is important to gather substantial evidence, seek legal advice, and keep copies of all documents. The RAF requires proof of payment for funeral expenses and documentation to prove the relationship with the deceased. While the claiming process can be complex, it provides a lifeline to those struggling with the aftermath of a tragic loss.

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Concerns Over Proposed Amendments to the Road Accident Fund Act

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The Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) has expressed its apprehension over the suggested changes to the Road Accident Fund Act, warning that the proposed amendments could have severe repercussions for all South African road users. The transport minister recently gazetted the draft amendment bill, which recommends significant alterations to the fund’s operation and the processes for claims payment. Of particular concern to the LSSA is the proposed elimination of the rights of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians to claim compensation for injuries they have sustained.

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Encouraging the Reintegration of Injured Workers: A Call to Employers

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At the Second Employment Working Group (EWG) Meeting of BRICS memberstates in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, the Compensation Fund made a plea to employers to support the reintegration of injured workers into the workplace. This urgent request was made by Nthabiseng Magonono, the Director responsible for the Vocational Rehabilitation Programme at the Compensation Fund, from the perspective of the Department of Employment and Labour.