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: Laurie Greyvenstein; Social Justice Blog; 14 May 2025; Hits: 368

The Rise of Mediation Training in South Africa—What You Need to Know (Part 2)

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With mediation now mandatory in Gauteng High Courts, legal professionals are scrambling to upskill. But not all training is equal—and getting it wrong can cost you more than just money.

Judge President Mlambo's directive is clear: mediators must be accredited. That means your training must meet the standards of South Africa's organised mediation industry, which is represented by ADRP-SA and its two pillars: DiSAC (civil/commercial mediation) and NABFAM (family mediation). These bodies align with the International Mediation Institute (IMI) and enforce global standards locally.

: James Dumisani Lekhuleni BProc LLB (UL) LLM LLM (UP) LLD (UWC); Social Justice Blog; 21 April 2021; Hits: 1816

The rescission of divorce orders for purposes of claiming spousal maintenance

The reciprocal duty of support between spouses is one of the invariable consequences of marriage in South African law. This legal duty operates automatically by operation of law as soon as the marriage is concluded and it cannot be excluded by the parties.

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: Laurie Greyvenstein; Social Justice Blog; 25 April 2025; Hits: 223

Mediation is now mandatory in the High Courts of Gauteng for all civil matters

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The long-awaited moment has arrived: mediation is now mandatory in the High Courts of Gauteng for all civil matters. It’s a bold and overdue move in our justice system, and a clear signal that the rest of the country will soon follow. The question on everyone's lips is: Are we prepared?

For decades, many litigation lawyers have resisted mediation—despite repeated signals from the judiciary about the unsustainable burden on the courts, and despite consistent recommendations from the South African Law Reform Commission to evolve our dispute resolution processes. But resistance is futile now. Mediation has become the law in Gauteng, and the profession must adapt quickly.

: YOU.co.za; Social Justice Blog; 01 October 2015; Hits: 1028

The Law Gets Tough

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: Mark Simon; Social Justice Blog; 01 August 2023; Hits: 941

An Alternative Path to Resolving Conflicts

mediation puzzle Hey! We get it, nobody likes dealing with conflicts – they're like a terrible weight around your neck. But guess what? There's a super relaxed, laid-back approach that can save you from a courtroom drama with expensive lawyers eagerly postponing things for a greater bite of your money. It's called mediation, and I am here to tell you why it totally rocks over litigation.