With his involvement in the Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal he contributed to introducing an interventionist procedure, combines aspects of conciliation, mediation and arbitration. The candidate participated in the development of a pro-poor approach within the Rental Housing Tribunal, which included a process whereby parties are made aware of their rights. Hearings are conducted in a non-threatening conversational style that often results in settlements being reached. The candidate has contributed to establishing an alternative dispute resolution mechanism within the Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal, which is sensitive to the values and needs of the community. The development of access to justice, other than through the formal court system is of importance within a legal system that is financially inaccessible to many South Africans. The candidate’s contribution thereto has been significant. The candidate’s potential The candidate has vast experience in alternative dispute resolution procedures, but whether he has the practical litigation experience required of a judge appointed at the level of the Electoral Court may be an issue to be raised during his interview. The candidate has, however, served as a member of the Independent Electoral Commission Tribunal, which indicates a
With his involvement in the Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal he contributed to introducing an interventionist procedure, combines aspects of conciliation, mediation and arbitration. The candidate participated in the development of a pro-poor approach within the Rental Housing Tribunal, which included a process whereby parties are made aware of their rights. Hearings are conducted in a non-threatening conversational style that often results in settlements being reached. The candidate has contributed to establishing an alternative dispute resolution mechanism within the Gauteng Rental Housing Tribunal, which is sensitive to the values and needs of the community. The development of access to justice, other than through the formal court system is of importance within a legal system that is financially inaccessible to many South Africans. The candidate’s contribution thereto has been significant. The candidate’s potential The candidate has vast experience in alternative dispute resolution procedures, but whether he has the practical litigation experience required of a judge appointed at the level of the Electoral Court may be an issue to be raised during his interview. The candidate has, however, served as a member of the Independent Electoral Commission Tribunal, which indicates a