Western Cape govt must face damages claim after pothole left motorcyclist without leg

Author: Alex MitchleyPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Western Cape govt must face damages claim after pothole left motorcyclist without leg

A motorcyclist lost a leg due to a pothole in the Western Cape province. The court ruled that the provincial government must face a damages claim due to this negligence. The incident raised concerns about the state of the roads and the accountability of local authorities.

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