In February 2025 the high court addressed the issue of school safety and negligence in a case involving a student who sustained injuries during netball practice. The court determined that the school, represented by the MEC for the Department of Education, Limpopo, breached its duty of care by failing to ensure the safety of its
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Personal injury claims and schools: Establishing the negligent breach of the duty of care

By Kriyanka Reddi on
This blog was co-authored by William Hayne, Candidate Attorney.
In November 2024, the high court dismissed an action against the Department of Education for damages arising from injuries suffered by a school learner who was assaulted by another learner. The issue in dispute was whether the assault occurred during or after normal school hours.
The…