Tour operator responsible for tourist's injuries

THE Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled that a tour operator cannot rely on indemnity forms to escape liability after a tourist was seriously injured while on a safari.

- ZELDA VENTER

Central to the case was the signing of an indemnity form and a disclaimer by Australian tourist Anu Murti.

The Gauteng High Court had earlier ruled in Murti’s favour. The company appealed to the SCA, relying on disclaimers included in brochures sent before the safari began.

The SCA found the operator could not rely on indemnity signed by Murti’s partner on her behalf.