[WATCH] Mediation rule to be implemented soon
The rules aims to reduce costs and the reduce the burden on the court system
POLOKWANE – Disputing parties will now be required to consider mediation before taking the matter to court.
Rule 41A will be published on 7 Feb and will be put into operation at the Limpopo High Court a month later.
Judge President Ephraim Makgoba addressed the guests during the Mediation Justice For All conference, which took place at Fusion Boutique Hotel on Saturday, 1 February.
“The rule seeks to speed up the process of dispute resolution and leave disputing parties satisfied and everyone leaving the room shaking hands,” Makgoba explained.
He concluded that the mediation process will allow disputing parties to resolve the matter at hand. This will also save costs and reduce the burden on the court system.
Read more in this week’s Bonus Review.
