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4 Mar 2024

Delict [2024] ZAFSHC 66

Marumo v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Free State Province (24/2015)

Marumo v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Free State Province (24/2015) [2024] ZAFSHC 66 (4 March 2024)

Court: Free State High Court, Bloemfontein
Case number: 24/2015
Judge: Lekhoaba

The High Court held the Free State health department liable for negligence after clinic staff failed to assist with an ambulance call during labour, contributing to a stillbirth.

Medical Negligence
Vicarious Liability
Duty Of Care
Emergency Medical Services
Assessment Of Evidence
Medical-negligence

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13 Feb 2023

Delict [2023] ZASCA 11

Member of the Executive Council, Education, North West Province v Foster and Others (471/2021)

Member of the Executive Council, Education, North West Province v Foster and Others (471/2021) [2023] ZASCA 11 (13 February 2023)

Court: Supreme Court of Appeal
Case number: 471/2021
Judges: Van der Merwe, Mocumie, Carelse, Goosen, Masipa

The court held the host school failed to take reasonable steps to ensure competent first aid at a rugby tournament, causing liability under the Schools Act.

Negligence
Vicarious Liability
School Liability
Emergency Medical Services
Variation Of Court Orders
School-liability

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Marumo v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Free State Province (24/2015)

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