Many netizens were stunned that a Zimbabwean mom would receive R17.2m from the state after her son developed cerebral palsy due to negligence during childbirth.
The woman filed against the North West Province’s Health MEC after her child developed cerebral palsy
Some netizens were unsettled that the money was being awarded to a foreign national, while others hoped it would help the mother and her sonjournalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has covered current affairs on the radio for over 15 years. South Africans debate a court ruling awarding a Zimbabwean mom R17.2 million for medical negligence, which led to her son developing cerebral palsy. Images: Stock ImagesMany netizens were stunned that a Zimbabwean woman would receive R17.2 million from the state to pay for her son’s medical bills.High Court
in Mafikeng ruled that the Health MEC was responsible for paying; however, the amount was not decided. The case returned to court in October 2023 for calculation, and judgment was reserved. Judge Sandiswa Mfenyana recently declared that the woman was owed R17.2m for the child’s future medical costs and the setting up of the trust.Some netizens were unsettled that a large sum was being awarded to a foreign national, while others hoped it would make the mother and son’s lives more comfortable.
“Akmangazi, iningi vele imali ekhishwa uhulumeni eya kbantu bangaphandle, even u RAF. ”“I don't mean to be insensitive, but she's now set for life. It was a blessing in disguise.”“Uyoba yi billionaire ngakubo ngemali yethu ”
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