Former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Phutjane Letsoalo has been denied a R2.7 million bonus claim after the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration ruled against him. The CCMA decision, issued on 28 August 2026, stated the state entity had no obligation to pay the performance bonus. Commissioner James Ngoako Matshekga found Letsoalo did not qualify for the discretionary annual bonus for the 2024/25 financial year. The ruling highlights ongoing disputes over executive compensation in public sector roles. Letsoalo had argued the bonus was part of his employment agreement, but the commission rejected this argument. The case underscores challenges in enforcing performance-based pay in government institutions. The decision may influence future negotiations on executive remuneration in South Africa.