Where a party wrongfully suffers harm due to the negligent conduct of another, that harm is repaired through the payment of damages. In terms of the principle res perit domino, it is however, a fundamental principle of the law of delict that a person should bear the loss he suffers.

Analyse the general nature of the law of delict and its place in the legal system.

You are expected to consult the following resources:

1. Carmichele v Minister of Safety and Security (Centre for Applied Legal Studies Intervening) 2001 (4) SA 938 (CC).

2. Telematrix (Pty) Ltd t/a Matrix Vehicle Trading v Advertising Standards Authority SA 2006 1 SA 461 (SCA).

3. Fose v Minister of Safety and Security 1997 3 SA 786 (CC).

4. First National Bank of SA Ltd v Duvenhage 2006 (5) SA 369.