Ms. Disco visited a nightclub with her boyfriend. In the early hours of the morning, she needed a lift home because she and her boyfriend had a fight. A truck driver, Mr. Stalker, saw Ms. Disco walking along the road. He stopped and offered her a lift home. Since he was very friendly and looked like a decent person, she trusted him and accepted his offer. On their way to her home, Mr. Stalker drove to a nearby dam where he assaulted and raped her.

Briefly discuss whether Global Trucking CC, Mr. Stalker's employer, could be held liable to pay compensation to Ms. Disco for the harm suffered in the given circumstances.

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