An employer is obliged to provide safe working conditions to employees, as far as is reasonably possible. If A is a boxer and is an employee of BC Boxing Group (Pty) Ltd. A had been in the employ of the employer for five years. Which of the statements below will find application. A is hurt and suffers brain damage due to having participated in a boxing match and was knocked out by his opponent. He now alleges that the company is responsible for his safety at work and alleges a breach of contract.
a.
The employer only has to take reasonable safety for the safety of boxer A and is thus not liable for a breach of contract.
b.
The employer had to ensure the safety of boxer A at all times.
c.
The doctrine of Volenti non fit injuria will apply in that A subjected himself voluntarily to the hazard, leading to his injury.
d.
Legislation changed, and the employer is no longer obliged to ensure the safety of the employer
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b. The employer had to ensure the safety of boxer A at all times.
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