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The Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mike Chibita, yesterday officially closed a two-day training on Civil Trial Procedure, urging judicial officers to adopt proactive case management practices, embrace mediation, and make full use of procedural tools to enhance the timely administration of justice. The training, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI), brought together Judicial Officers from the Western Region Cluster II, including Judges, Registrars, and Magistrates, at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall. In his closing remarks, Justice Chibita noted that the training had provided participants with an opportunity to revisit the fundamental principles underpinning civil justice, examine procedural challenges, and explore practical approaches to improving efficiency, fairness, and consistency in the handling of civil matters. He emphasized that timelines in civil procedure are not merely administrative requirements but are central to effective case management and the realization of the constitutional principle of timely justice. He observed that without clear timelines for filing pleadings, conducting hearings, and delivering judgments, cases risk remaining unresolved for prolonged periods. Justice Chibita recalled the past practice where matters would be adjourned sine die, making them difficult to trace and conclude, and expressed hope that such occurrences are now a thing of the past. He stressed that effective case management requires judicial officers to take a proactive role in monitoring cases and making use of procedural tools such as summons for directions and pre-hearing conferences to ensure compliance with procedural requirements, identify delays early, and facilitate timely intervention. He acknowledged that the application of summons for directions has often been interpreted differently across courts but expressed confidence that the training had equipped participants with a clearer understanding of its proper application. According to Justice Chibita, proactive use of such mechanisms helps prevent abuse of court processes through delaying tactics and unnecessary interlocutory applications while safeguarding court users from the prejudice associated with prolonged litigation. Justice Chibita further encouraged judicial officers to cultivate a mediator's mindset, emphasizing that registrars and judicial officers have a vital role in guiding parties towards alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. He challenged participants to evaluate every case file for its potential for amicable settlement and called for greater utilization of mediation as an effective means of resolving disputes. He noted that many jurisdictions around the world successfully resolve the majority of disputes through mediation and reiterated the Chief Justice's message that while courts determine cases, they do not necessarily resolve disputes. He therefore encouraged judicial officers to view themselves not only as adjudicators but also as problem-solvers committed to helping parties achieve lasting and mutually acceptable solutions. Justice Chibita commended the facilitators for delivering insightful presentations. He applauded the participants for their active engagement, thoughtful contributions, and willingness to share experiences throughout the training. He observed that such exchanges strengthen the Judiciary's collective capacity to deliver justice more effectively. As the Judiciary continues implementing reforms aimed at improving access to justice, Justice Chibita urged judicial officers to remain at the forefront of these initiatives through consistent application of the knowledge and skills acquired during the training. He also expressed appreciation to the Executive Director of the Judicial Training Institute, Justice Prof. Andrew Khaukha, the JTI management and staff, registrars, facilitators

JudiciaryUG's tweet photo. The Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Judicial Training Institute (JTI) and Justice of the Supreme Court, Justice Mike Chibita, yesterday officially closed a two-day training on Civil Trial Procedure, urging judicial officers to adopt proactive case management practices, embrace mediation, and make full use of procedural tools to enhance the timely administration of justice.

The training, organised by the Judicial Training Institute (JTI), brought together Judicial Officers from the Western Region Cluster II, including Judges, Registrars, and Magistrates, at the Court of Appeal Conference Hall.

In his closing remarks, Justice Chibita noted that the training had provided participants with an opportunity to revisit the fundamental principles underpinning civil justice, examine procedural challenges, and explore practical approaches to improving efficiency, fairness, and consistency in the handling of civil matters.

He emphasized that timelines in civil procedure are not merely administrative requirements but are central to effective case management and the realization of the constitutional principle of timely justice. He observed that without clear timelines for filing pleadings, conducting hearings, and delivering judgments, cases risk remaining unresolved for prolonged periods.

Justice Chibita recalled the past practice where matters would be adjourned sine die, making them difficult to trace and conclude, and expressed hope that such occurrences are now a thing of the past. He stressed that effective case management requires judicial officers to take a proactive role in monitoring cases and making use of procedural tools such as summons for directions and pre-hearing conferences to ensure compliance with procedural requirements, identify delays early, and facilitate timely intervention.

He acknowledged that the application of summons for directions has often been interpreted differently across courts but expressed confidence that the training had equipped participants with a clearer understanding of its proper application. According to Justice Chibita, proactive use of such mechanisms helps prevent abuse of court processes through delaying tactics and unnecessary interlocutory applications while safeguarding court users from the prejudice associated with prolonged litigation.

Justice Chibita further encouraged judicial officers to cultivate a mediator's mindset, emphasizing that registrars and judicial officers have a vital role in guiding parties towards alternative dispute resolution wherever appropriate. He challenged participants to evaluate every case file for its potential for amicable settlement and called for greater utilization of mediation as an effective means of resolving disputes.

He noted that many jurisdictions around the world successfully resolve the majority of disputes through mediation and reiterated the Chief Justice's message that while courts determine cases, they do not necessarily resolve disputes. He therefore encouraged judicial officers to view themselves not only as adjudicators but also as problem-solvers committed to helping parties achieve lasting and mutually acceptable solutions.

Justice Chibita commended the facilitators for delivering insightful presentations. He applauded the participants for their active engagement, thoughtful contributions, and willingness to share experiences throughout the training. He observed that such exchanges strengthen the Judiciary's collective capacity to deliver justice more effectively.

As the Judiciary continues implementing reforms aimed at improving access to justice, Justice Chibita urged judicial officers to remain at the forefront of these initiatives through consistent application of the knowledge and skills acquired during the training.

He also expressed appreciation to the Executive Director of the Judicial Training Institute, Justice Prof. Andrew Khaukha, the JTI management and staff, registrars, facilitators

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This is how Clubbing worked and still working. You wanna see this for sure

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@Nomthan92859599 @UnathiAfrika The same happened when Nkatha was fighting ANC in the 90s, that is why the first South African gvt was modeled along Zimbabwe Unity gvt of 1987 brcause we had similar situation

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@mashobana247 @luthandolay @Khu_Ntshavheni Shaka if ever he existed was a white man project to create chaos and displacement of Africans so that the land could be stolen easily while everyone was busy running for thier lives, that Zulu whites chaos relationship still exist today.

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@penuelist_ How does one feel so entitled thatyou will think you own this world, if South Africa is not working for you even if you were born there just move to another country until you find a place that works for you, the world belongs to all of us.

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@Shadaya_Knight All history is propaganda and lies if Tshaka ever existed, that whole imfecane thing was what he was instructed to do by white people so that they can easily steal land, which is why after they were done with him they got him killed.

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