Biker and family man’s death caused by pothole on Ekurhuleni road, high court rules

The high court has awarded the estate of Marius Botes R750,000 in damages after it found he died as a result of a motorcycle accident caused by a pothole in an Ekurhuleni road

01 September 2024 - 00:00

Marius Botes was a passionate motorcyclist...

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