Runner made to pay for 'crash

THE Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) turned down an appeal by seasoned road runner Christine Kalmer against an earlier order that she was liable for 30 percent of the damages suffered by a member of the public after Kalmer, who was competing in a road race, collided with her.

- ZELDA VENTER

A three-judge appeal bench of the Western Cape High Court earlier awarded the estate of Yasmin Salie, who originally sued Kalmer for R718 000 in damages after the 2014 collision, just 30 percent of her original claim on appeal.