Police ordered to pay almost R500 000 damages

A man who was shot, unlawfully arrested and detained by police in Mpumalanga in August 2020 has been awarded more than R500 000 in damages, reports the Cape Times.

SCA upholds safari negligence ruling

The SCA has dismissed an appeal by Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd, trading as Drifters Adventours, in a case involving a negligence claim brought by an Australian tourist who was injured on a safari truck.

Pupil shot at protest wins damages suit against SAPS

A morning assembly protest about a school’s state of decay led to police shooting a pupil, which resulted in a damages claim against the SAPS, reports The Star.

Retailer again fails to avoid liability for shopper’s injuries

The SCA yesterday dismissed with costs an application by Pick n Pay Retailers for reconsideration of a ruling by SCA Judges Fikile Mokgohloa and Wendy Hughes dismissing with costs the company’s petition for leave to appeal the High Court judgment.

SAPS forks out almost R3bn in claims

The SAPS has paid out R2.8bn in civil claims related to unlawful arrest, detention and assault since April 2022, with a further R56.7bn in potential claims pending.

Court orders RAF to pay widow and children R3.7m

A widow and her two minor children are expected to receive R3.7m from the RAF after the death of her husband in a motorcycle accident, reports The Star.

Victim loses RAF claim linked to bar fight

In a RAF claim with a twist, the Gauteng High Court (Pretoria) ruled that when a car is used as a weapon, the fund is not liable to compensate the victim.

Mother wins damages claim against municipality

The mother of a child (2) who was electrocuted by an electric transformer and suffered severe injuries while playing in an area close to the transformer succeeded in her damages claim against the King Sabato Dalindyebo Municipality.

50 000 valid RAF claims in danger of prescribing

About 50 000 valid Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims that were rejected because of the fund’s unlawful RAF1 form for claims are in danger of prescribing.

Worker to sue state for R9m over alleged wrongful arrest

Thembelihle Ngedle, a general worker from Katlehong, who was arrested for allegedly damaging property at his workplace, is planning to sue the state for R9m after the charges were dropped seven months later, reports News24.

MPs told fund hid millions from lawyers

The lengths the Road Accident Fund (RAF) was prepared to go in order to avoid settling claims with lawyers representing victims of car accidents were revealed in Parliament on Friday, when the SIU briefed Scopa as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into the fund’s governance failures, financial mismanagement, legal costs and allegations of corruption.

RAF must reimburse victim for laser treatments

The Road Accident Fund must reimburse a woman for the laser treatment she received to her ‘horribly disfigured’ face after she was hit by a car while jogging in Hout Bay, reports IoL.

Judge unpacks constitutional values in SAPS damages case

A father of four who was shot at close range by police with rubber bullets in the aftermath of a service delivery protest, which he did not partake in, is set to receive R250 000 in damages.

Woman gets R1m damages for unlawful arrest

A woman who was arrested and detained for more than a month after asking for water at a neighbour’s home has been awarded R1.15m in damages by the Mpumalanga High Court.

Father wins casino damages bid

Sunwest International, trading as Grand West Casino in Cape Town, is liable for the damages suffered by a four-year-old girl who was electrocuted by a live wire while clinging to the metal rail at the mini ice-skating rink.

Payouts from silicosis settlement 'a drop in the ocean'

The Justice for Miners (JFM) advocacy group of ex-mine workers affected by TB and silicosis has said about 23 000 miners paid by Tshiamiso Trust to date is a drop in the ocean compared to about 500 000 potential claimants across SA and neighbouring countries such as Lesotho, eSwatini, Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe.

Paralysed motorist awarded R26.7m in damages

In a landmark case related to a woman who was paralysed in a car accident caused by a huge pothole in Brits, the North West High Court (Mahikeng) has awarded the nurse almost R27m in compensation to cover ongoing and future medical bills.

Woman awarded R2.2m for SAPS eye injury

A woman who was struck in her right eye with a rubber bullet and had to have it surgically removed will be compensated to the tune of R2.2m by the Police Ministry, reports IoL.

Man loses Prasa foot damages case

A man who lost his right foot after attempting to board a train has had his claim for damages against the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (Prasa) dismissed.

Ex-golfer’s general damages to be determined

Former golfer Teagan Gauche – who said he was compelled to retire from professional golf in 2022 due to persistent physical limitations arising from a car accident – has claimed more than R17m from the Road Accident Fund (RAF).