VOW 88.1 AREA CODE

IN CONVERSATION WITH ALAN BEESLEY

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 ActionSA is demanding the immediate criminal prosecution of Collins
Letsoalo, the former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), after he
repeatedly refused to comply with a parliamentary summons from the
Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA). 
 The refusal is not just seen as a personal act of defiance but, according
to ActionSA, an attack on Parliament’s constitutional authority and
oversight mandate. 
 SCOPA is investigating serious allegations against Letsoalo, including
financial mismanagement, the use of excessive security, and

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questionable procurement practices. 
 Among the most troubling claims: Letsoalo allegedly spent tens of
millions on his personal security detail, including an armoured BMW
and bodyguards. 
 The former CEO, through his legal team, argues that SCOPA has no
mandate to conduct the broad inquiry and calls the summons
“unconstitutional.” 
 In response to his non-compliance, SCOPA has agreed to issue a
formal summons under the Powers, Privileges & Immunities Act,
which could lead to criminal consequences (fines or imprisonment). 
 ActionSA says Letsoalo’s defiance sets a dangerous precedent:
powerful public officials must not be allowed to evade accountability. 
 The party is also calling on Parliament’s Speaker to refer the matter for
prosecution, warning that the integrity of parliamentary oversight
depends on firm legal action.
26 Nov 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Music Interviews

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