Reference no: EM134050279

Question

Cornor McGregor, a 38-year-old South African male (also a US citizen), was driving his 2020 Mercedes-Benz C180 (registration AA 00 CD) on the R82 south of Johannesburg when he was struck from behind by a delivery van (registration BB 00 TT). The van, owned by HHT Bakeries (Pty) Ltd, lost control and caused the collision.

HHT Bakeries has conceded liability. The accident occurred on 16 December 2019. At the time, Cornor was employed as an orthopaedic surgeon at a private hospital, earning more than R250 000 per month. He sustained the following injuries: soft tissue damage to the neck, a fractured left thumb, a fractured left toe, and a deep wound to his left temple. He remained in a coma for 21 days and thereafter spent four months recuperating at home. Having exhausted his paid sick leave, he received no income during this period. A psychologist later reported that Cornor suffered from severe intermittent memory loss. His employer subsequently terminated his contract, as he could no longer perform his duties.
Cornor's vehicle, valued at R1 200 000 before the accident, was written off and reduced to a wreck worth R600 000. He also lost an Apple watch (not available in South Africa at the time), which cost USD 2500. While his vehicle remained at the roadside overnight, thieves stole the vehicle's battery (worth R45 000) and four wheels with rims (worth R80 000).

Apart from the Apple watch, what else may Cornor claim from HHT Bakeries?

Explain why he cannot claim this from the Road Accident Fund, citing authority.