SU to pay R15m in damages to former student injured in residence fire

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In 2017, the institution lost its appeal against a ruling holding it liable for damages claimed by Izak Potgieter.

CAPE TOWN - Stellenbosch University will be paying R15 million in damages to a former student who was injured in a 2007 fire at a residence.

The university said its insurers have settled the matter with Potgieter, agreeing on the multi-million-rand payout, reportedly earlier this month.

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