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Former Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo has challenged SCOPA\u2019s authority to conduct an oversight inquiry into the RAF\u2019s financial mismanagement and alleged maladministration.<\/p>\n
Letsoalo argued that only Parliament\u2019s Portfolio Committee on Transport had the constitutional authority to oversee the RAF\u2019s affairs, and not SCOPA.<\/p>\n
In a series of letters sent to the committee, Letsoalo cast doubt on the legality and impartiality of the inquiry.<\/p>\n
He said it was not clear why he was summoned to respond to claims that happened while he was not in office.<\/p>\n
His term as CEO ended in August.<\/p>\n
Letsoalo further criticised SCOPA chairperson Songezo Zibi, alleging pre-judgment and bias.<\/p>\n
According to him, Zibi should recuse himself because he would likely bring an impartial mind to the inquiry.<\/p>\n
He insisted that he was prepared to appear before Parliament only under strict conditions: that all allegations be supported by sworn witness affidavits and that the full body of evidence be made available to him before testimony.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will only address allegations backed by sworn statements\u2014not rumours or anonymous claims,\u201d Letsoalo asserted.<\/p>\n
SCOPA, however, remains unmoved.<\/p>\n
Zibi responded firmly, stating the committee has full authority to investigate the RAF\u2019s finances and recent damning findings from the Special Investigating Unit (SIU).<\/p>\n
The SIU previously noted Letsoalo\u2019s lack of cooperation in its probe.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe committee will not allow any individual to dictate the terms of parliamentary accountability,\u201d Zibi said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are tasked with ensuring oversight, making strong recommendations, and supporting the RAF in fulfilling its public mandate.\u201d<\/p>\n
SCOPA is expected to now notify Letsoalo of the dates that he must appear before the committee.<\/p>\n
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