Police ordered to pay mechanic R1.29 million after shooting
3 September 2013 8:20
A former Ivory Park mechanic has been awarded an
interim settlement of R1.29 million after he lost his left arm when police shot
him.
Ntantise Daniel Taliwe (37) reached the settlement
with police, after initially claiming more than R10 million in damages, The
Star reported today.
The matter never went on trial as the minister of
police, in his official capacity, admitted total liability.
Taliwe was working on a car engine with three
friends on August 19 2004, when they heard shots being fired, according to the
report.
His friends ran off but Taliwe was hit with a
bullet from behind. The bullet entered the left side of his chest, damaging an
artery.
He had to undergo an operation to restore
circulation to his arm, and a second operation owing to gangrene, which
resulted in his arm being amputated above the elbow.
Being unable to return to work, he received the
settlement in respect of past and future loss of income and for damages.
The newspaper said police gave no explanation for
the shooting.
- Sapa
