SAPS to blame for banana farm’s R320m losses due to violent strike
‘You failed to do your job,’ says Appeal Court as it dismisses cops’ claims they upheld the law
04 June 2023 - 19:33
The Supreme Court of Appeal has found the South African Police Service wrongfully and negligently failed to prevent striking farm workers from damaging a Mpumalanga banana farming operation and injuring one of the employees. ..
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