Police pay mechanic R1.29 million

[James]

A former Ivory Park mechanic has been awarded an interim settlement of R1.29 million after he host his left arm when police shot him, The Star reported on Tuesday.

Ntantise Daniel Taliwe, 37, reached the settlement with police, after initially claiming more than R10m in damages.

The matter never went on trial as the minister of police. in his official capacity, admitted total liability.

Taliwe was working on a car engine with three...read more here: Police pay mechanic R1.29 million

 

[z1oc]

well thats not something anyone wants to happen to them. Being shot that is

 

[Wyzak]

I assume he lost his arm and that he didn't host it

 

[Clive Woofer]

R1.29m isn't really a lot of money in compensation, considering this poor chap will probably never be able to work again.

 

[Dan]

Well this makes for a change. Most mechanics cost an arm AND a leg.

 

[Murph]

Well this makes for a change. Most mechanics cost an arm AND a leg.

*dum dish*

 

[Hagan]

Is R1.29m really compensation enough after the loss of the use of an arm?

 

[MalicE]

and it only took 9 years. well done to the SA judicial system

 

[TBlaar]

R1.29 million for my arm... no way... I would not part with a finger for that price, let alone an entire arm...