
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.

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.

An arrangement intended to cost R10m for 10 months ran for years, absorbed R26.6m in seven months, and included claims work outside its scope.