SCOPA blames RAF’s litigation failures for billions in legal costs
The committee says delays in investigating and settling claims, combined with a chaotic approach to litigation, have driven much of the Fund’s escalating legal bill.
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RAF’s 25% contingency-fee cap under scrutiny
SCOPA says linking attorneys’ success fees to claim values may create incentives to inflate claims, while billions in legal costs flow through a small group of firms.
What was Collins Letsoalo thinking?
SCOPA’s draft report suggests the deeper the committee dug into the RAF, the more governance failures it uncovered.
RAF interim board faces scrutiny amid executive suspensions and reform plans
Deputy Minister of Transport provides updates on plans for a permanent RAF board, the Road Accident Benefits Scheme Bill, and appointing a new CEO.
Road Accident Fund is at a crossroads
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy dissolved the RAF’s board to tackle governance issues, but its impact on victims remains uncertain.
Letsoalo fights to keep RAF job as court weighs suspension battle
The suspended RAF CEO claims the board misled Parliament and the Minister of Transport as he seeks to overturn his suspension and block the search for his replacement.
RAF board may ditch costly court fight over accounting standards
The Road Accident Fund board is taking steps to address deep-rooted governance and financial issues – from executive suspensions to tightening legal oversight – but Parliament is questioning whether it’s too little, too late.
