This application considered the constitutionality of the words “and was not reasonably foreseeable” in section 11(2) (b) of the Regulation of Gatherings Act (the Act).
A protest march, organized by SATAWU, which fell under the meaning of “gathering” in the Regulation of Gatherings Act 205 of 1993 (the Act) led to deaths, destruction, damage and loss of property.
This was an appeal for recovery of general and special damages for negligence, and the costs of the suit. The appeal deliberated state liability for harm or damage caused in maintaining public order during a gathering.
