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IOL News
2 days ago
- Business
- IOL News
Collins Letsoalo's urgent plea for reinstatement amid life-threatening concerns
Suspended Road Accident Fund chief executive Collins Letsoalo is heading to the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, to challenge his suspension, get his job back, and retain his security detail amid threats to his life. Image: Supplied Suspended Road Accident Fund (RAF) chief executive Collins Letsoalo has launched an urgent 'life and death' high court application challenging the troubled entity's board, demanding reinstatement and stopping the advertising of his position. In papers filed at the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria, on Friday, Letsoalo seeks an order declaring that the RAF Board's decision to suspend him earlier this week be set aside as it was unlawful, irrational, and unreasonable. He wants to immediately resume his duties as the fund's boss. He also wants to interdict and restrain the RAF and its board from advertising the position of chief executive pending the finalisation of the process to re-appoint him to the position. Letsoalo has been RAF chief executive since 2020, with his five-year contract due to end on August 6, but the board has resolved to renew his fixed-term contract upon its expiry. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ In addition to wanting to return to work, he has also asked the high court to ensure that he keeps his security detail. 'As part of my fringe benefits relating to security, I am provided by the first respondent (RAF) with security vehicles and security personnel. There have been threats made to my life during the course of my employment as the chief executive of the RAF. 'The threats come from various sectors, chief among them from the taxi industry. There was a high-risk assessment conducted on me. I have security guards placed at my house,' Letsoalo stated in his founding affidavit. He fears for his safety and that of his family, and he is also entitled to R480,000 a year security. Among the conditions of his suspension is that he return all the RAF property in his possession, including the provision of security. 'There is no doubt that this is a matter of life and death, and I cannot wait any longer and need urgent relief now and not later. A grave injustice will befall me or my family if the urgent relief is not granted, especially when the news of my suspension has been widely circulated in print media, television, and social media,' explained Letsoalo. He added that the risk of harm was real, as if he returned security vehicles and personnel, he and his family would be left without protection and placed in harm's way. Letsoalo also detailed an incident of his life being targeted. 'Last year, a group of heavily armed men arrived at our offices in Centurion demanding to see me. They tied the security personnel with ropes. It was the day we were having a board meeting, and fortunately, the board meeting was online and not at the office,' he explained. A case was opened with the police, and Letsoalo revealed that it later transpired that the individuals were sent by someone in prison to harm him. He undertook to provide the judge presiding over his urgent application with a case number. 'After that incident, the crime intelligence branch of the SA Police Service advised the first respondent (RAF) to beef up my security. The reason why I was provided with security vehicles was that last year, there was an attempt on my life coming from the taxi industry,' he said. Letsoalo was placed on special leave on May 27, but this was withdrawn on Tuesday, June 3, when he was suspended. He indicated that should his application not be heard urgently, it would be delayed for months, and in that time, his employment contract expires in August, and his potential re-employment with the concurrence of Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Cabinet's approval would in all probability not happen. 'I disavow any reliance on Section 186(2) of the Labour Relations Act as amended, as I do not claim that my suspension was unfair, hence I do not approach the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration. I do not claim the conduct of the respondents (RAF and its board) constitutes unfair labour practice,' he explained. However, Letsoalo categorically and unambiguously stated that his case is that his suspension was unlawful, irrational, and unreasonable. In the period leading up to his suspension, he described Board Chairperson Lorraine Francis as confrontational, accusing him of changing his tune about attending meeting of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa) and indicating that he must take leave to clear his mind and think about issues as he had been under extreme pressure, which she stated was compassionate leave. Letsoalo said he refused to take compassionate leave after Francis stated that the board was worried he was taking instructions from his lawyers and wanted him to choose. 'I felt aggrieved that I had to learn about my suspension during the proceedings of the portfolio committee (Scopa) meeting. While I was watching the proceedings of the portfolio committee, I received an SMS from the chairperson of the board, who did not attend the portfolio committee meeting on the allegation that she was attending a prior personal matter,' he said. Letsoalo added that Francis also told him to check his e-mails and found the letter informing him of his suspension and withdrawing the earlier special leave. The suspension was allegedly due to adverse findings made by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), which he said has been ongoing since 2022. Letsoalo complained that the SIU never gave him a right of reply before presenting its preliminary findings before Parliament. 'If the board felt so strongly about my alleged refusal to attend the Scopa meeting, why could they not use the reason for my refusal to attend the Scopa meeting as a reason for my special leave?' he asked. Letsoalo accused the board of damaging his reputation and integrity and believes that after the board received legal opinion that his special leave was legally suspension, they hastily looked for a reason to suspend him.
IOL News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
Itumeleng Khune slams football agents: 'They wasted my time and money'
Itumeleng Khune not happy with football agents Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper and captain Itumeleng Khune has criticised football agents. Photo: Itumeleng English/Independent Newspapers Former Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune has delivered a scathing assessment of South African football agents, issuing a strong warning to young players. Khune left Chiefs at the end of last season, 25 years after joining the club as a 12-year-old. Despite his departure, the 37-year-old insists he has not retired and believes he still has more to offer on the field. Speaking at a Nedbank Cup dinner in Durban recently, the 37-year-old former Bafana Bafana captain urged young players to keep a very close eye on their finances, something he failed to do throughout his illustrious career. 'I think learning about finances is very important because, as footballers, we tend to think that we have agents,' Khune, who was paid a reported R480,000 per month in his last season with the club, said, according to FARPost.
The South African
21-05-2025
- General
- The South African
The Daily Lotto results for Wednesday, 21 May 2025
It's time for today's Daily Lotto draw. Daily Lotto jackpot estimate: Daily Lotto – estimated at R480 000 If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. NOTE: The numbers drawn will appear below as soon as they are available at or after 21:15. View the latest version of this page to verify whether the numbers have been updated. Draw date: 21 May 2025 Daily Lotto: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you won? Click here to view past Daily Lotto results and payouts The Daily Lotto draws occur every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 21:30 (SA time). HOW TO BUY TICKETS Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The South African
14-05-2025
- General
- The South African
The Daily Lotto results for Wednesday, 14 May 2025
It's time for today's Daily Lotto draw. Daily Lotto jackpot estimate: Daily Lotto – estimated at R480 000 If you want to win your share of the jackpot, you have to play! You know what they say, you've got to be in it, to win it. NOTE: The numbers drawn will appear below as soon as they are available at or after 21:15. View the latest version of this page to verify whether the numbers have been updated. Draw date: 14 May 2025 Daily Lotto: 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 Did you miss a draw and wonder if you won? Click here to view past Daily Lotto results and payouts The Daily Lotto draws occur every day of the week, Monday to Sunday, around 21:30 (SA time). HOW TO BUY TICKETS Buy your tickets now at your nearest participating retailer, on our website by visiting national using your computer or mobile site, via the National Lottery Mobile App, or participating banks, namely FNB, ABSA, Nedbank, Standard Bank, Capitec, TymeBank and African Bank otherwise dial 120 7529# for USSD. Winners who win R50 000 and above receive free trauma counselling from professional psychologists and financial advice from accredited financial advisors absolutely free. At the same time, winnings are paid tax-free directly into the winner's accounts. If you are buying tickets from a lottery outlet, they close at 20:30 on the day of a draw. Players must be 18 years old. Monday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Tuesday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Wednesday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Thursday: Daily Lotto Daily Lotto Friday: Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Daily Lotto + PowerBall and PowerBall Plus Saturday: Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Daily Lotto + Lotto, Lotto Plus 1 and Lotto Plus 2 Sunday: Daily Lotto For more details and to verify the winning numbers, visit the National Lottery website. You must always confirm the official winning numbers on the National Lottery website. We do our best to post the results as accurately as possible, but the National Lottery is the only source you can use to 100% verify the results. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
The Citizen
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Citizen
Daily Lotto results: Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Tonight's jackpot is R480 000! Here are your winning Daily Lotto results for 14 May 2025. Get the Daily Lotto results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen. Daily Lotto results for 14 May 2025: The winning Daily Lotto numbers will appear below after the draw. Usually within 10 minutes of the draw. You might need to refresh the page to see the updated results. 00, 00, 00, 00, 00. For more details and to verify the Daily Lotto results, visit the National Lottery website. How to play Daily Lotto in SA? If you are buying a ticket in-store: Pick up a betslip in any lottery store. Choose five numbers between 1 and 36 or ask for a Quick Pick. Entries cost R3 each. You can play a max of R150, but you are allowed to play multiple boards. Select how many consecutive draws you wish to enter, up to a maximum of 10. Leave blank for a single draw. Take your betslip to the teller to pay for your ticket. Write your details on the back of your ticket in case you need to claim a prize. If you do not sign your ticket and you lose it, anyone can use it to claim the prize. If you are playing online: Set up a lottery account here and make a deposit to pay for tickets. Choose five numbers from 1 to 36 or select 'Quick Pick' to generate a random set. Repeat this on as many boards as you want to play. Decide whether to enter a single draw or multiple draws. Confirm and pay for your entry. What time is the Daily Lotto draw? The Daily Lotto draws take place shortly after 9:30pm every evening, and tickets can be bought until 8:30pm. Is there a winner every day? Yes. The jackpot prize money is guaranteed to be given away even if no one matches all five numbers. When this happens, the jackpot is split between everyone who matches two or more numbers. Visit and go to the How to Play Daily Lotto section to learn more.
