AUTOFORUM

High Court holds Western Cape Road Authority fully liable for dangerous mountain pass crash, awards damages and punitive costs

Aug, 04 2026, 17:48

"This judgment reinforces that road authorities cannot ignore known hazards.

Demerit points alone won't end South Africa's road trauma

Jul, 26 2026, 20:43

Opinion piece by Kirstie Haslam, Partner, DSC Attorneys

SANRAL or Municipalities liable for accidents caused by potholes in SA

Sep, 21 2023, 09:44

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), or the responsible municipality or other local authority, may be held liable for road accidents caused by potholes in South Africa.

Load shedding liability for accidents due to traffic lights being out

May, 10 2023, 09:43

If you’re involved in a road accident at an intersection where the traffic lights are out during load shedding, you could be found liable even if it was your right of way.