Strydom v Road Accident Fund (1444/2023)
Strydom v Road Accident Fund (1444/2023) [2024] ZAMPMHC 62 (19 November 2024)
The court found that the Hangcha 5t Series Forklift Truck does not qualify as a motor vehicle under the Road Accident Fund Act. Although the forklift is propelled by a diesel engine and was operated in a public parking area, the evidence did not establish that it was designed or adapted for general road use. The operation manual and witness statements failed to demonstrate compliance with statutory requirements for road vehicles. The manual's references to specific work surfaces and warnings about instability and braking confirmed that the forklift is intended for material handling in control…
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- Road Accident Fund Act
- Definition Of Motor Vehicle
- Personal Injury
- Public Road Incident