A Mpumalanga hairdresser is awarded R2.67 million by the High Court after losing two fingers in a 2022 crash, according to reporting. The court order provides compensation for both past and future loss of earnings.
The claim is made against South Africa’s Road Accident Fund (RAF), which is commonly used to compensate victims of road-related incidents. Coverage focuses on the injury outcome and the financial award, with emphasis on the court’s assessment of the hairdresser’s earning impact going forward.
While the information provided here comes from a single outlet, the reporting is consistent on the core details: the incident occurs in 2022, the injury involves the loss of two fingers, and the court grants R2.67 million for lost earnings—covering both the period already incurred and expected future effects.
