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eNCA
18 hours ago
- Automotive
- eNCA
Toyota insurers sue eThekwini Municipality, Department of Transport, and Transnet
ETHEKWINI - Kwazulu Natal is facing a landmark court case. Toyota South Africa operates in the province. Toyota's insurer, Tokio Marin and Nichido Fire Insurance has reportedly filed a R6.5 billion lawsuit in the Durban High Court against the Department of Transport in the Province, Transnet and the eThekwini Municipality. It wants to be compensated for the enormous financial losses it suffered due to infrastructure failures of various government and state role players in 2022 during floods.
The Citizen
21 hours ago
- The Citizen
Top 10 stories of the day: R27k found in WSU deputy VC's car
Here's your daily news update for Friday, 20 June 2025: An easy-to-read selection of our top stories. News today includes a large sum of money was discovered in the vehicle of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) senior staff member who was fatally shot, while Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane raised alarm over the continued violence at the institution. Meanwhile, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has urged pupils to play a role in combating bullying by reporting incidents to the authorities. Furthermore, the KwaZulu-Natal department of transport is assembling a legal team to navigate the R6.5 billion lawsuit filed by Toyota insurer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance in the Durban High Court over the 2022 floods. Weather tomorrow: 21 June 2025 Saws warns of rough seas in parts of the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal. Damaging winds are also expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, while areas in the Northern Cape face high fire danger conditions. Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date with The Citizen – More News, Your Way. R27k in cash found in Walter Sisulu University vice-chancellor's car after fatal shooting A large sum of money was discovered in the vehicle of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) senior staff member who was fatally shot, while Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane raised alarm over the continued violence at the institution. WSU's deputy vice-chancellor for institutional support and development, Sinethemba Mpambane, was killed at the university's Mthatha campus on Thursday. Walter Sisulu University gate at Butterworth Campus in East London on 22 January 2020. Picture: Gallo Images / Sino Majangaza He was reportedly shot multiple times while seated in his vehicle near the entrance of the Nkululekweni facility. CONTINUE READING: R27k in cash found in Walter Sisulu University vice-chancellor's car after fatal shooting Does South Africa need a political party led by Floyd Shivambu? Launching a new political party may not be the best move for Floyd Shivambu, the former secretary-general of uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, according to a political analyst. On Thursday, Shivambu told reporters that he plans to consult various sectors of society about forming a new political party. Former MK party secretary-general Floyd Shivambu. Picture: Nigel Sibanda This follows his public fallouts with the founder of the MK party, Jacob Zuma and his daughter, Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla. CONTINUE READING: Does South Africa need a political party led by Floyd Shivambu? Education MEC blames management of Pretoria school for pupil's stabbing Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has urged pupils to play a role in combating bullying by reporting incidents to the authorities. Chiloane was speaking on Friday morning at the Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong informal settlement in Donkerhoek, Pretoria, where Lethabo Mokonyane, 19, a Grade 11 pupil, was stabbed to death, allegedly by a Grade 12 pupil on Tuesday. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane speaks to pupils at the Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong informal settlement, Pretoria, on Friday after a Grade 11 student was stabbed earlier in the week. Picture: Supplied/Gauteng Education It is alleged that the Grade 12 pupil had not attended school that day but arrived after classes had ended, just as pupils were boarding their scholar transports. He then proceeded to stab Mokonyane just outside the schoolyard. CONTINUE READING: Education MEC blames management of Pretoria school for pupil's stabbing 'Engineered dysfunction': City of Tshwane disconnects its own water reservoir for non-payment The DA has accused the City of Tshwane of not having its house in order after it switched off power to its own reservoir as part of a campaign to collect outstanding debt. DA Tshwane Spokesperson for Finance Jacqui Uys said the DA was outraged after the city disconnected its own water reservoir due to non-payment of accounts. Picture: iStock 'On Wednesday, the city's credit control department, furnished with an official disconnection notice, cut power to the pump stations of one of its own reservoirs. City teams meant business as they proceeded to rip the breaker out of the Suiderberg Reservoir, to prevent power from being switched back,' she said. CONTINUE READING: 'Engineered dysfunction': City of Tshwane disconnects its own water reservoir for non-payment Sued for R6.5 billion by Toyota insurer, KZN transport builds legal team The KwaZulu-Natal department of transport is assembling a legal team to navigate the R6.5 billion lawsuit filed by Toyota insurer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance in the Durban High Court over the 2022 floods. The floods caused significant damage at the Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) vehicle assembly plant in Prospecton, Durban. Damage caused by the 2022 floods in Durban. Picture: X/Hein_The_Slayer Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance is claiming that the damage caused by the floods was due to negligence of the infrastructure. For this, the insurer is suing KZN transport, eThekwini municipality and Transnet SOC Limited. CONTINUE READING: Sued for R6.5 billion by Toyota insurer, KZN transport builds legal team Here are five more stories of the day: Yesterday's News recap READ HERE: Shivambu sticks with MK | Idle Gauteng police vehicles | Malema banned in the UK
Eyewitness News
21 hours ago
- Automotive
- Eyewitness News
KZN Transport Department says relationship with Toyota remains intact despite R6.5 billion lawsuit
JOHANNESBURG - The KwaZulu-Natal Transport Department says its relationship with Toyota remains intact despite the motor giant's insurer suing the provincial government for R6.5 billion. Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance recently filed a lawsuit at the Durban High Court, seeking compensation for damages suffered at Toyota's Prospection Plant during the 2022 floods. Following a meeting with Toyota's senior managers, the Transport Department held a media briefing on Friday to update on the lawsuit. During the 2022 floods, Toyota's Prospection Plant in Durban was forced to shut down for four months, with its cars and machines submerged in water. This led to Toyota claiming billions from its Japanese insurer Tokio Marine and Nichido Fire Insurance. The insurer is now seeking to recoup that money and has lodged a subrogated claim against the KZN Transport Department, Ethekwini Municipality and Transnet. Transport MEC Siboniso Duma says he met with Toyota officials today to clear the air. 'We agreed to sustain our relationship that has revolved over the years, we will do that in the interest of the people of KZN and the whole country. I am sure you know as the private sector they are a major employer in the province of KZN.' Meanwhile, Toyota South Africa Motors says it's not directly involved in the lawsuit and won't benefit even a cent if the Japanese insurer wins.
IOL News
a day ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Toyota SA distances itself from R6. 5 billion lawsuit against KZN government
Toyota SA Motors has clarified that it will not benefit in any way from the subrogated recovery action against these entities Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has distanced itself from a looming legal battle involving its insurer and KwaZulu-Natal government stakeholders. According to reports, TSAM's insurer has filed a R6.5 billion lawsuit in the Durban High Court, stemming from damages suffered at TSAM's Prospecton plant during the 2022 KZN floods. Tasneem Lorgat of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) explained that, while the car manufacturer is aware of the action undertaken by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd against the eThekwini Municipality, the Department of Transport and Transnet SOC Limited, TSAM is neither facilitating nor funding the litigation proceedings. "Accordingly, TSAM will not benefit in any way from the subrogated recovery action against these entities. Upon learning of the impending recovery litigation, TSAM undertook, with the consent of Tokio Marine, to engage with each of the defendants to advise of the impending subrogated recovery action," Lorgat said.
IOL News
a day ago
- Automotive
- IOL News
Toyota SA distances itself from R6. 5 billion lawsuit against KZN government
Toyota SA Motors has clarified that it will not benefit in any way from the subrogated recovery action against these entities Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has distanced itself from a looming legal battle involving its insurer and KwaZulu-Natal government stakeholders. According to reports, TSAM's insurer has filed a R6.5 billion lawsuit in the Durban High Court, stemming from damages suffered at TSAM's Prospecton plant during the 2022 KZN floods. Tasneem Lorgat of Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) explained that, while the car manufacturer is aware of the action undertaken by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co. Ltd against the eThekwini Municipality, the Department of Transport and Transnet SOC Limited, TSAM is neither facilitating nor funding the litigation proceedings. "Accordingly, TSAM will not benefit in any way from the subrogated recovery action against these entities. Upon learning of the impending recovery litigation, TSAM undertook, with the consent of Tokio Marine, to engage with each of the defendants to advise of the impending subrogated recovery action," Lorgat said.
