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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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
DA calls for safety and security of South Africans in Mozambique
Reports of widespread violence, alleged human rights violations, and destruction of private property, including that of South African citizens residing in Mozambique, have raised fears of an imminent collapse of the country’s social order.