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Arson ruled out in Ford Kuga fire death inquest
The Western Cape High Court has heard an electrical short circuit caused the blaze in Wilderness in December 2015.
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Electric short circuit in Ford cause of Reshall Jimmy’s death: investigator
The businessman died following the blaze in Wilderness in December 2015.
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Vehicle systems failure not cause of Reshall Jimmy's death - expert
Proceedings are underway to determine if a case is to be made, after Jimmy died in his burning Ford Kuga in December 2015.
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Expert says fire consumed most of evidence in Ford Kuga death inquest
Engineer John Loud on Wednesday wrapped up his testimony on behalf of the Ford Motor Company in the Western Cape High Court.
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No evidence of electrical blaze in Ford Kuga fire death, says expert
John Loud has told an inquest into the death of Reshall Jimmy that he found no suggestion of this but admits it cannot be ruled out.
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Fire couldn't have started in front section of Reshall Jimmy's car, says expert
A judicial inquest is under way to determine what caused the blaze in which Reshall Jimmy died in December 2015.
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Kuga fire death inquest: No evidence of wiring, component failure, says expert
US-based engineer John Loud began testifying in the Western Cape High Court on Monday, on his investigation into the cause of the vehicle fire that claimed Reshall Jimmy’s life in 2015.
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Electronics expert testifies in fatal Ford Kuga case
Reshall Jimmy died after his Ford Kuga SUV caught fire in the Southern Cape in December 2015.
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All evidence in Reshall Jimmy matter to be put before court
Various accounts of what led to Reshall Jimmy’s death in a Ford Kuga will be put to the test once an inquest resumes next month.
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Inquest into Ford's accountability in deadly Kuga fire gets underway
Reshall Jimmy died when his Ford Kuga burst into flames while he was traveling in wilderness in the Southern Cape.
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AfriForum’s Nel: 'We want to prove big companies can be held accountable'
The head of AfriForum's private prosecutions wing Advocate Gerrie Nel says they want to prove that "corporate bullies" like Ford are not above the law.
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Ford Kuga catches fire near Sandton
The exact circumstances around the latest incident are not yet known but authorities are on the scene.
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Family of deceased Ford Kuga victim wants fair compensation
The late Reshall Jimmy’s sister revealed at a briefing in Pretoria that Ford offered them a free car as settlement for the death of her brother.
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[WATCH] Jimmy family says Ford made them an offer
The family of Reshall Jimmy briefs the media on Ford's offer after their brother burnt to death in Ford Kuga in 2015.
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[LISTEN] No Fiesta fun for Ford
Ford has extended its recall to include Fiesta ST models produced between September 2012 and December 2014.
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Ford CEO: We are working to restore trust after Kuga saga
Ford launched a recall of more than 4,500 1.6 litre Ford Kugas in January after a spate of fires affecting the vehicles due to overheating issues.
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NCC reviewing Ford's investigation into Kuga fires
Last month, the car manufacturer recalled 4,500 1.6l Kugas made between December 2012 and February 2014 due to overheating issues.
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Watch as Ford Figo goes up in flames in Nelspruit
This comes just two days after Ford decided to recall 1.6 litre Kuga models after more than 40 vehicles caught alight.
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Jimmy family blasts Ford for handling of Kuga fires
Reshall Jimmy's siblings held a media briefing in Pretoria to express their dissatisfaction with the way Ford handled the issue.
