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Mncwango v Road Accident Fund (2453/2022) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 69 (1 August 2025)
High Court damages judgment awarding R5,451,032.40 for loss of earning capacity after a motor vehicle accident, with merits and general damages already settled.
S.D.N v Sunwest International (Pty) Ltd t/a Grand West Casino and Entertainment World (7659/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 327 (31 July 2025)
The court found that the defendant, through its electrical and maintenance department, was vicariously liable for gross negligence. The exposed live wire near a busy public area and a water source posed a significant and foreseeable risk, especially to children. The defendant's employees failed to secure the area after the removal of the Christmas tree, disregarding instructions and failing to follow up on safety measures. The defendant did not call relevant witnesses to explain the failure, and the evidence established a conscious and voluntary disregard for reasonable care. The disclaimer a…
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Mashela v Road Accident Fund (745/2023) [2025] ZAMPMBHC 62 (25 July 2025)
The High Court awarded the plaintiff R1,050,000 for loss of earnings after an accident, finding that overtime income had been reduced despite unchanged basic salary.
Matyeni v Road Accident Fund (1744/2007) [2025] ZAGPPHC 754 (24 July 2025)
Default judgment in a RAF damages claim, awarding past and future loss of earnings, general damages, and an undertaking for future medical expenses.
Phahlane v Road Accident Fund (21973/2023) [2025] ZAGPJHC 706 (21 July 2025)
The court found that the plaintiff, as a passenger, only needed to prove minimal negligence on the part of the insured driver to succeed in her claim against the Road Accident Fund. The evidence, including the plaintiff's testimony and supporting documents, established that the driver was speeding and lost control, causing the accident. The defendant failed to present any evidence to rebut the inference of negligence, and the plaintiff's evidence remained unchallenged. The court accepted that the plaintiff contributed to her injuries by not wearing a seatbelt and boarding an overloaded vehicl…
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Temo v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (2021/44430) [2025] ZAGPPHC 736 (21 July 2025)
High Court damages trial arising from a train accident. The plaintiff proved only soft tissue injuries, not a fracture or loss of earning capacity, and recovered R285,000.
Mulaudzi v Minister of Police and Another (29235/16) [2025] ZAGPJHC 678 (16 July 2025)
The High Court awarded R800,000 for unlawful arrest and detention, and ordered attorney-and-client costs, after finding serious harm and official misconduct.
Waleng v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (25598/2017) [2025] ZAGPPHC 716 (15 July 2025)
Court awarded damages for a proven leg injury only, rejecting claimed head and shoulder injuries for lack of reliable causal proof.
Ralie v RAF (310/2019) [2025] ZAFSHC 204 (3 July 2025)
RAI award for past medical expenses and general damages after a motor vehicle accident, with liability accepted and quantum assessed on expert evidence.
Jack v Minister of Police and Another (1186/2022) [2025] ZANWHC 111 (2 July 2025)
A high court awarded damages to a woman shot in the right eye by a rubber bullet, resulting in permanent blindness, disfigurement, and future care needs.
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