Shaka is a hydraulics engineer at Robots Africa. Part of Shaka's duties are to service and repair hydraulic-powered manufacturing machines. One day, Shaka was working under the hydraulic press machine. The hydraulic press was lifted so that he could get under the press. Suddenly, the locking mechanism of the hydraulic press fails, and the press falls onto Shaka, crushing his pelvis and breaking it in three places. After months of physical therapy, Shaka approaches you for advice.

With reference to applicable case law and legislation(SOUTH AFRICAN CASE & LEGISLATION), write a legal note in which you fully advise Shaka on whether he would have a claim for compensation in respect of these injuries. In your answer make sure you explain the legislation that is relevant and the requirements that he must meet to be able to claim compensation.

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To Shaka From xxx Date 20230726 Subject Claim for Compensation for Injuries Sustained at Work Introd... View the full answer