Question: Samson is employed by Eskom Property as a driver. Samson is provided with a truck marked as Eskom Property for the purpose of carrying out

Samson is employed by Eskom Property as a driver. Samson is provided with a truck marked as Eskom Property for the purpose of carrying out his job functions. Samson is prohibited from giving lifts to any person without the consent of his employer. On the 12th of July 2017, Samson offered a lift to Mary, a hitch-hiker; and along the way negligently causes an accident during which Mary sustained severe injuries.

Advise Eskom Property on their liability for Marys injuries.

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