Chairperson of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (Scopa), Songezo Zibi, has disclosed that he is under police protection as the committee prepares to launch its inquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF).
Speaking during a preparatory meeting on Friday, Zibi said he had not received any direct threats but has been under constant surveillance.
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“I haven’t received a threat. But there are people who follow me. That we now know for certain. We know the car and so on,” he said.
Zibi revealed that a security threat assessment was carried out after he was observed receiving information from a source and secretly photographed during meetings with a deputy finance minister.
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Songezo Zibi: RAF Inquiry to Begin on October 7, 2025
Scopa has resolved to begin its inquiry into the RAF on October 7, 2025. The committee has already received 89 written submissions to aid the probe, but Zibi confirmed the focus will remain strictly on the fund’s financial losses.
He stressed that the inquiry cannot extend to claims or personal complaints.
However, whistleblowers, including former RAF employees, are fearful of testifying in public hearings due to the absence of strong legal protection.
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Zibi noted that fear among whistleblowers remains high, with many reluctant to come forward openly.
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“People are feeling afraid because of what happens to auditors and other whistleblowers in the country, which I think is a reasonable fear,” he said.
Of the submissions received, ten percent were filed anonymously, while another five percent were submitted under pseudonyms.
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