A new chairperson and vice-chairperson have been appointed to the board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), acting chief executive Thokozani Magwaza said on Friday.
Saths Cooper was appointed chairperson and Vusi Twala as vice-chairperson, Magwaza said in a statement.
The new appointments were made at a RAF board meeting on Friday.
They followed Wednesday’s announcement that former chairperson William Huma had resigned to take up a position on the board of directors of a black empowerment company.
Advocate Dave Mitchell was also appointed to the board’s executive committee, the statement read.
Huma had been ”relieved of his duties” as chairperson of the fund and its committees, on May 14, but not because of allegations of corruption or dishonesty, the RAF said in a statement on Wednesday.
However, the board did appoint a team of attorneys to investigate allegations raised by the former chief executive officer, Humphrey Kgomongwe.
”The preliminary investigation into the allegations showed that Mr Huma was not guilty of or a party to any corrupt or dishonest conduct,” the statement read.
While the investigation was being conducted, Huma had been ”exploring” another opportunity that ”came to fruition” and
required his full attention.
After hearing of the results of the preliminary investigation, he submitted his resignation. — Sapa