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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.
South African Post Office Limited v Soman NO and Others (JR1368/12) [2016] ZALCJHB 68 (25 February 2016)
The court held that the commissioner was entitled to award compensation to the third respondent for unfair dismissal, even though only two months remained on the fixed-term contract and the third respondent did not testify at arbitration. The compensation awarded was not strictly tied to patrimonial loss but was a statutory solatium for the impairment of dignity and injured feelings resulting from the unfair dismissal. The applicant failed to show any defect in the commissioner's decision, and the reliance on salary as a guide for compensation was not a misdirection. The review application wa…
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Really Useful Investments NO 219 (Pty) Ltd v City of Cape Town and Others (8102/2014) [2015] ZAWCHC 35 (27 March 2015)
The court held that section 34 of the ECA creates a statutory compensation right not limited by liability clauses, so the exception and plea failed.
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