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Pipla and claimants contest mediation directive in Gauteng civil trials
The Personal Injury Lawyers Association and claimants challenge the Gauteng High Court's new directive mandating mediation before civil trials, raising concerns about access to justice for vulnerable individuals.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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.
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.