South African transport authority held responsible for serious crash on a dangerous road

• The Western Cape Department of Transport and Public Works has been held fully liable for a serious motorcycle crash on the R43 near Villiersdorp in 2010.
• The crash occurred due to inadequate signage and insufficient warning of a sharp right-hand bend, which had been recognized as a 'black spot' by residents and was the site of several previous accidents.
• The High Court judgment sets a precedent for road authorities across South Africa to be held accountable for injured road users when they fail to address known hazards, and the department has been ordered to pay damages and punitive legal costs.