SCOPA Unanimously Resolves to Summon Former Road Accident Fund CEO

Strategic Insights -

The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has taken a drastic step to obtain information from the former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Mr Collins Letsoalo. Despite repeated attempts to secure his voluntary appearance, the committee has decided to issue a summons in terms of the Powers, Privileges and Immunities Act of 2004. The move follows the failure of Mr Letsoalo to respond to a final letter of invitation, which offered him an opportunity to appear before the committee.

Key Takeaways:

  • The SCOPA has unanimously resolved to subpoena Mr Collins Letsoalo, the former CEO of the RAF, after repeated attempts to secure his voluntary appearance before the committee.
  • The committee has decided to issue a summons in terms of the Powers, Privileges and Immunities Act of 2004, which is a drastic step to obtain information from Mr Letsoalo.
  • The SCOPA expressed the view that the former CEO is central to the enquiry and his evidence will assist in developing a complete picture of the RAF's challenges over the last five years.
  • Members of the committee stressed the importance of Mr Letsoalo's appearance and presenting himself before the committee.
  • The committee will write to the Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza, to seek her concurrence on the summons.
  • The former CEO is requested to appear before the committee to provide insights as CEO of the RAF and assist the committee in reaching well-informed conclusions and recommendations to the NA through the committee's final report.

Statistics:

  • The RAF has faced challenges over the last five years.
  • The committee has attempted to secure Mr Letsoalo's voluntary appearance before the committee in late November 2025.
  • 30 October 2025 was the date of the committee's resolution to issue a summons in terms of the Act.

Sources:

  • APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament