Mediation – Rule 41A compliance
Directive by Judge President to strike Unmediated Cases from High Court roll (Rule 41A compliance)
On the 20th of July 2021, Judge President Makgoba issued a directive on the implementation of Rule 41A which compels legal practitioners to attempt mediation bringing an action or motion before the Court.
The directive was issued more than a year after the implementation of Rule 41A of the Uniform Rules of Court and leaves legal practitioners no choice but to comply with the said rule (Rule 41A). Courts have been reaping the benefits of mediated settlements and the latest directive is a continuation on the path to clear congested court roles and backlogs.
This Directive is effective 1 September 2021.
This Directive can be read on the link below:
https://www.lssa.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Practice-directive-rule-41A-JP.pdf