The Gauteng Division of the High Court has introduced a directive aimed at addressing the overwhelming case load which has recently seen trial dates being allocated for as far away as 2031.

Effective from 22 April 2025, the directive mandates mediation for all civil actions.

The directive withdraws all trial dates for civil cases set

This blog was co-authored by Lesego Moloisana, candidate attorney at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa.

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