Witzenberg Municipality v Bridgman NO and Others (685/2018) [2019] ZASCA 186 (3 December 2019)

Application for reconsideration in terms of s 17(2)(f) of the Superior Courts
Act 10 of 2013 of a refusal of petition decided in terms of s 17(2)(d) of that Act – whether
petition correctly refused – whether reasonable prospects that another court could come
to a different conclusion concerning the negligence of Municipality that operated a resort
at which a resident was raped – whether Municipality ought to have guarded against the
harm that eventuated – whether foreseeable.
Appeal against quantum of award of damages – amount awarded greater than amount
sought – whether amount awarded excessive.