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Proposed bill aims to expedite judicial complaints resolution

The Judicial Matters Amendment Bill promises to reduce the backlog of complaints against judges, yet critics warn that deeper systemic issues must be addressed for true reform.

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|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

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

Gauteng High Court's 'Big Bang Week' aims to clear 750 cases per week

In a bold move to tackle a 17-week case backlog, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland launches an ambitious 'Big Bang Week' initiative, recruiting 20 acting judges to clear hundreds of unopposed cases, aiming to reduce waiting times from 17 weeks to just six weeks.

Pretoria News News
Zelda Venter|Published

Gauteng High Court's 'Big Bang Week' aims to clear 750 cases per week

In a bold move to tackle a 17-week case backlog, Gauteng Deputy Judge President Roland Sutherland launches an ambitious 'Big Bang Week' initiative, recruiting 20 acting judges to clear hundreds of unopposed cases, aiming to reduce waiting times from 17 weeks to just six weeks.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published