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Fathers 4 Justice supports mandatory mediation to end lengthy family litigation

Fathers 4 Justice South Africa champions Judge Dunstan Mlambo's mediation directive, claiming it will shield families from the financial burdens of prolonged litigation in divorce cases.

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Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng High Court mandates mediation for civil trials

Starting this week, the Gauteng Division of the High Court will require litigants to demonstrate attempts at mediation before new civil trial dates are issued, a move aimed at alleviating the backlog of cases

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Zelda Venter|Published

Law firm voices concerns over mandatory mediation for civil trials

A leading Pretoria law firm has expressed concerns over a new directive requiring mediation before civil trials, highlighting potential legal and constitutional issues

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

Concerns raised over mandatory mediation for civil trials in South Africa

A leading Pretoria law firm expresses concerns over a new directive requiring mediation before civil trials, highlighting potential legal and constitutional issues

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

Concerns raised over mandatory mediation for civil trials in South Africa

A leading Pretoria law firm expresses concerns over a new directive requiring mediation before civil trials, highlighting potential legal and constitutional issues

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng High Court seeks input on draft directive to address civil court backlog

The Gauteng High Court is seeking public input on a draft directive that would mandate mediation for civil cases, as the current backlog has pushed trial dates as far as 2031 - a situation the OCJ describes as 'untenable' and unconstitutional.

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng High Court seeks input on draft directive to address civil court backlog

The Gauteng High Court is seeking public input on a draft directive that would mandate mediation for civil cases, as the current backlog has pushed trial dates as far as 2031 - a situation the OCJ describes as 'untenable' and unconstitutional.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

New directive aims to ease civil trial congestion in Gauteng

The Gauteng High Court has introduced a new directive mandating mediation for civil trials to alleviate its workload, raising concerns about access to justice.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

New directive aims to ease civil trial congestion the in the Gauteng High Court

The Gauteng High Court has introduced a new directive mandating mediation for civil trials to alleviate its workload, raising concerns about access to justice.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published