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AI summary
The judgment concerns a Directive introducing mandatory mediation in the Gauteng Division before matters may be enrolled for trial. The court also dealt with standing, joinder, and a point under section 47(1) of the Superior Courts Act about consent to cite a judge. The court held that the applicants’ failure to obtain the required consent before launching the application rendered the proceedings a nullity, and the application was dismissed.
It may be relevant to litigators and legal practitioners in the Gauteng Division, and to matters concerning mediation directives and section 47(1) of the Superior Courts Act.
Evidence from source
The Applicants' non-compliance with Section 47(1) of the Superior Courts Act, 10 of 2013 renders these proceedings a nullity; 3. The application is dismissed;
Supports: Summary sentence 2