Question: Dear PVL3703 Student, The question for Assignment 02 is: Cable thieves have been busy with attempts to steal electrical cables overnight on the outskirts of

Dear PVL3703 Student, The question for Assignment
Dear PVL3703 Student, The question for Assignment 02 is: Cable thieves have been busy with attempts to steal electrical cables overnight on the outskirts of Tshwane. As a result of their illegal activities, a live electrical cable is hanging low over a public road. While driving towards his workplace, Mr Ngwenya, who lives on a smallholding outside Tshwane, sees the low-hanging cable. As a concerned and responsible citizen, Mr Ngwenya immediately reports it to ESKOM, explaining to the ESKOM officials that the low-hanging cable is creating an extremely hazardous situation. However, ESKOM does nothing to eliminate the danger. Late that afternoon, Mr Naidoo, a physically fit man, but with poor eyesight, jogs along the road. His head hits the low-hanging electrical cable, and he sustains severe injuries. Mr Naidoo wishes to institute a delictual action against ESKOM. Write an opinion, properly substantiated with reference to case law, only on the wrongfulness of the conduct of the ESKOM officials (15 Marks)

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