Road Accident Fund in Turmoil: Board Dissolved, Inquiries Launched, and Corruption Claims Surface – July 15, 2025 Update

Road Accident Fund in Turmoil: Board Dissolved, Inquiries Launched, and Corruption Claims Surface – July 15, 2025 Update

Date: July 15, 2025

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) in South Africa is facing unprecedented scrutiny and upheaval following a series of dramatic developments in July 2025. Here’s a summary of the latest news and what it means for claimants and the public:

Transport Minister Dissolves RAF Board

On July 15, 2025, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy officially dissolved the Board of Directors of the Road Accident Fund (ENCA, Arrive Alive). This move comes amid mounting concerns over governance failures and ongoing investigations into the fund’s management.

Parliamentary and SCOPA Inquiries

Parliament has launched a comprehensive inquiry into the RAF, focusing on financial mismanagement, governance lapses, and delays in processing claims (IOL, Parliament.gov.za). The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has adopted terms of reference for a full-scale investigation, with hearings expected to continue after the August recess.

Suspended Executives Allege Corruption

Suspended RAF executives Collins Letsoalo and Sefotle Modiba have publicly claimed that their suspensions were politically motivated and that they were targeted for exposing deep-seated corruption within the fund (Daily Maverick, AllAfrica). In recent statements, they accused senior officials and external parties of attempting to silence whistleblowers and obstruct reform efforts.

Impact and Outlook

These developments have significant implications for the RAF’s future, the processing of claims, and public trust in the institution. Stakeholders are watching closely as the government and Parliament work to restore accountability and transparency. The coming weeks are likely to bring further revelations as inquiries progress and new leadership is appointed.

For more updates on the Road Accident Fund and related news, stay tuned to this blog.