Pregnant schoolgirl awarded R7.8m damages claim after falling down manhole
Eldorado Park teenager left blind and in need of care after accident caused by City of Joburg negligence
28 June 2023 - 10:46
A pregnant schoolgirl who suffered head injuries and then went blind after falling down an uncovered manhole, has won a R7.8m payout after the Johannesburg high court found her accident was due to negligence by the City of Joburg. ..
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