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The Gauteng Division of the High Court has taken a bold step to tackle its overwhelming backlog of civil trials. A newly republished Directive — including amendments made on 27 October 2025 — formally introduces mandatory mediation for civil trial matters in Gauteng, effective 22 April 2025.