Is it truly in the best interest of the child?
Section 28(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (“the Constitution”) states that a child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning a child. Courts are thus mandated by the Constitution, which is the highest law in the land, to always give effect to what would be best for […]
Choosing mediation when resolving disputes
If I suggest mediation to a party with whom I have a dispute, am I signalling that I lack confidence in my own case? Mediation offers many advantages to parties for resolving a range of disputes, when compared to litigation and arbitration. The mediator must however be properly qualified. Lawyers, who understand mediation, have an […]