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Supreme Court of Appeal holds Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality accountable for toddler’s drowning in open drain

By Kennedy MudzuliSeptember 3, 20253 Mins Read

The Supreme Court of Appeal has held the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality liable for the drowning of a 17-month-old girl in an uncovered stormwater drain, restoring her parents’ decade-long fight for accountability.

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R17 million Knysna fire lawsuit tests municipality’s responsibility for disaster response

By Kennedy MudzuliApril 30, 20252 Mins Read

The Knysna Local Municipality is facing a R17 million lawsuit over its alleged negligence during the 2017 Elandskraal fire.

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