SCOPA inquiry hears contradictory evidence about RAF claims without using a lawyer [SOUND]

# Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts inquiry has heard contradictory evidence over direct claims without the use of a lawyer from the Road Accident Fund. Scopa is hearing evidence this week about procurement and financial management. Last week, RAF officials said they were encouraging claimants whose cases are unresolved to come forward to be helped directly. However, RAF’s communications head, McIntosh Polela, told the committee yesterday that it was made abundantly clear to him that the legislation does not allow for direct claims: