The former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), Collins Letsoalo, has taken his dispute with the organisation to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA). The issue appears to centre on whether he was expected to be reappointed as CEO after his contract ended on 6 August 2025.
Letsoalo’s contract officially expired, and the Transport Minister confirmed he no longer works for the RAF. Despite this, there are claims that a previous board had offered to reappoint him, which he believes should have gone ahead. However, the current legal position suggests there was no formal resolution or written agreement to rehire him, and the court has dismissed his earlier attempt to halt his suspension and reappointment.
The RAF’s previous board was dissolved in July due to poor performance, and Letsoalo was suspended earlier this year for refusing to appear before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee. He launched an urgent court application to challenge his suspension and to be reinstated, but this was dismissed in June. The judge clarified that Letsoalo had no legal right to be reappointed, as his contract clearly stated he had no expectation of renewal.
Now, Letsoalo has taken his case to the CCMA, which has yet to respond. The dispute highlights ongoing tensions within the organisation following leadership upheavals and legal battles over his employment status. The outcome could have implications for future appointments at the RAF, which remains under significant administrative and legal scrutiny.