Is Divorce Mediation Worth It? Pros, Cons & When It Fails (South Africa) (2026)
Is divorce mediation worth it in South Africa (2026)? Pros, cons, costs, timelines, and the red flags that make mediation fail—plus what to do instead.
Divorce Mediation Checklist (South Africa) (2026): Documents, Questions & Red Flags
This divorce mediation checklist (South Africa, 2026) covers the documents to prepare, the questions to ask, and the red flags that make mediation fail. Use it to arrive with disclosure, a realistic budget, and a settlement-first plan.
Unfair labour practice and the CCMA
What counts and what employees often misunderstand Many employees approach the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) believing they have been subjected to an unfair labour practice, only to find their dispute falls outside the legal definition. This misunderstanding is common and often results in frustration, unnecessary legal costs, and dismissal of disputes at […]
The role of mediation in resolving eviction disputes
How mediation can resolve disputes and keep the case out of court Rental housing is a minefield. Tenants and landlords alike renege on the commitments they make in the lease agreement. Tenants stop paying rent, landlords refuse to return deposits. Tenants damage property, landlords unlawfully change locks. Tenants sublet without the landlord’s consent, landlords fail […]