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Law firm challenges mandatory mediation directive in Constitutional Court

A Pretoria law firm is fighting back against a directive mandating mediation for civil cases in Gauteng's high courts, claiming it infringes on the rights of litigants.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

Pretoria law firm challenges mandatory mediation directive in Constitutional Court

A Pretoria law firm is fighting back against a controversial directive mandating mediation for civil cases in Gauteng's high courts, claiming it infringes on the rights of litigants. Will the Constitutional Court uphold their challenge?

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