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LPL4802 ASSIGNMENT 1 2025
SEMESTER 2 2025
DUE DATE: 28 AUGUST 2025
QUESTION 1: ESSAY
Provide a clear description of how a South African court would analyse the
claims and defences in Mahlangu v Ngubane through the legal concepts of
wrongfulness and negligence. In doing so, clearly distinguish between the two
concepts and discuss how they are assessed independently.
Furthermore, with reference to relevant legal authority, determine whether liability
is likely to be imposed, and on what basis.
The case of Mahlangu v Ngubane presents a complex yet instructive scenario involving
patrimonial loss due to a fire that spread from one farm to another. Mr. Mahlangu claims
delictual damages, alleging that Ms. Ngubane’s omissions were wrongful and negligent,
while Ms. Ngubane denies liability, asserting she acted reasonably. In resolving this
dispute, a South African court would apply the principles of delictual liability, particularly
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