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Gauteng High Court's mediation directive faces legal action from accident victim

A Durban woman left paraplegic after a vehicle accident is set to challenge the Gauteng High Court's new mandatory mediation directive, arguing it denies her access to justice and raises constitutional concerns.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

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 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

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