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Family & Divorce Mediator.ACADEMIC CURRICULUM VITAE Prof. Dr. Meshack Van Wyk (Th.D, Ph.D) Professor in Business Management | Apostolic Leader | Governance Practitioner | Counsellor | Mediator 📍 South Africa 📞 078 955 5144 🌐 www.drmeshackvanwyk.co.za 1. ACADEMIC PROFILE Prof. Dr. Meshack Van Wyk is a multidisciplinary academic and practitioner specialising in Business Management, Ethical Leadership, Governance, Counselling, and Restorative Justice. His academic work integrates theology, leadership science, governance systems, and human development, contributing to both scholarly discourse and practical transformation. His research and teaching focus on: Ethical Leadership and Governance Organisational Development and Systems Thinking Restorative Justice and Mediation Counselling and Psychosocial Support Faith and Leadership in Society 2. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Doctor of Theology (Th.D) Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Professor in Business Management Executive Development Programme (E.D.P) Business & Governance Programme (B&GP) Senior Diploma in Paralegal Studies Certificate: Conveyancing for Paralegals Certificate: Administration of Deceased Estates Certificate: Wills & Estates 3. ACADEMIC POSITIONS Professor in Business Management Specialisation: Leadership, Governance, Ethics, and Organisational Development Key Contributions: Teaching and curriculum development in leadership and governance Integration of ethical leadership frameworks into business education Mentorship of students and emerging leaders Development of multidisciplinary academic content 4. RESEARCH INTERESTS Ethical Leadership and Governance Systems Leadership Development and Organisational Behaviour Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Counselling Psychology and Wellness Faith-Based Leadership and Societal Transformation Public Sector Leadership and Policy Implementation 5. PUBLICATIONS & SCHOLARLY WORK Books and Manuals Leadership and Governance Training Manuals Counselling Manuals (Grief, Depression, Trauma, Youth Counselling) Devotional and Discipleship Publications Political Leadership and Councillor Training Guides

Marius holds the degrees B.Proc. and LLB. He also obtained diplomas in Insolvency Law and Advanced Banking. He was admitted as an attorney in 1996 and practiced as an attorney (and director from 1998) at a medium firm of attorneys. He completed pupillage in 2010 and has practiced as a member of the Johannesburg Bar since December 2010. He has a general commercial litigation practice with an emphasis on banking, insolvency law and general litigation. Marius subsequently attended the mediation course presented by Fair Practice in December 2025 and successfully completed same. Subsequent thereto Marius registered as a mediator with International Mediation Institute (IMI), Social Justice and Mediation Society of South Africa (MSSA – an approved RMO in terms of the Mediation Protocol).

I practiced as an advocate for 25 years specialising in labour and employment law and have more recently joined Garlicke & Bousfield Inc as an attorney and Director. I am also currently ad hoc company secretary for a Norwegian shipping company, reports editor for the Industrial Law Journal and regular contributor to the Healthcare Business Review. I trained as an arbitrator through both AMSSA and AFSA and as a mediator through ADR group UK (international accreditation in civil and commercial mediation) and am passionate about dispute resolution and conflict management, holding panelist positions with Conflict Dynamics, Mediation in Motion, Mediation Pan African, and am a registered medical mediator with the SA Medico-Legal Association. I have extensive experience as a mediator, arbitrator and facilitator, in both the employment and civil & commercial sectors and have mediated commercial, school, corporate governance, medical negligence, personal injury, professional negligence, family & family business, grievance and workplace conflict disputes. I was involved in pro bono mediation projects at both the Durban and Cape Town Labour Courts and in the RAF and Gauteng and Western Cape Health Department pilot projects to contribute to the development of medico-legal mediation in South Africa. I was also involved in the creation of a Stakeholders Engagement Forum with the Ethekwini Municipality, business and community in the Cornubia Industrial precinct in KZN and in training for the University of Cape Town in workplace mediation using restorative justice principles.

I am a trained mediator specialising in conflict and domestic violence-related matters. Although I do not currently practise in a formal or paid capacity, I actively support survivors by helping them navigate complex interpersonal and legal-related challenges. My work is trauma-informed and shaped by both professional training and lived experience as a survivor. I offer this support free of charge, with a clear focus on safety, empowerment, and informed decision-making through Rise Against Domestic Violence SA (non-profit) All my services are free to survivors navigating domestic abuse or conflict.

Experienced mediator dedicated to helping families resolve conflicts peacefully.

Youlander Jele Chaz is an attorney and Mediator with experience as a business and family law mediator.

Experienced Wineburg Magistrates Court Mediator, Comfortable with maintenance calculations. Trained by Conflict Dynamics and Social Justice

After a 24year career in mostly financial services, banking and insurance, I stepped into that calling in 2017 and founded The Talking Point when I qualified as a Family Law Mediator. What began as a Family Law and Divorce Mediation practice has evolved into an integrated mental health, mediation, and wellbeing ecosystem built on one foundational belief: #HUMAN1ST. Our work is rooted in the Biopsychosocial Model of Health, integrating emotional, psychological and social support. Providing professional services across all 9 provinces, 24/7/365, serving individuals, families, employees, and organisations. Since 2017, we have touched more than 300,000 lives! Not through transactions, but through transformation. Not through theory, but through presence, compassion, and sustainable solutions. The tragic loss of my husband changed my life forever and, in that grief, I understood something profound: God had been preparing me all along. The Talking Point was never just a business. It was a purpose placed at my feet. Today, we serve so many different industries, bridging the gap between mental health and mediation, ensuring support is accessible, affordable, and life changing. I am a proud African. A servant leader. A believer in restoration. And above all - passionate about people. We don’t just offer solutions. We change lives - one conversation at a time.

with over 15 years of experience as a Human Resources Practitioner, I bring a deep understanding of people and interpersonal dynamics to work as a professionally accredited Family Law Mediator and member of the Social Justice Association. I am passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can work together to find common ground - Particularly in Rule 41 applications and development of parenting plans in accordance with section 33 of the Children's Act. My approach is rooted in empathy, fairness and genuine commitment to helping families navigate challenging transitions with dignity and care.

I have been a practicing advocate for the past 33 years specializing in family law. I am an accredited family mediator since October 2022 and member of Social Justice.

I have been an attorney for more than 20 years and have specialised in family law since 2007. I trained as a family law mediator and 2009 and ran a dual practice, offering litigation and mediation services. I trained as a life coach through the Ford Institute and am able to bring the skills I learned in life coaching to my mediation practice, weaving together legal skills, mediation skills and coaching skills to provide a unique offering to clients.

I have many years of experience in assisting people through sensitive matters involving marriages, family disputes, trauma, and other difficult processes. During these difficult times, people become vulnerable, and their self-worth is affected; I believe that through mediation, each party could be strengthened. And as a mediator, I am committed to helping parties to navigate through these difficult conversations and conflicts by encouraging dialogue. It is of utmost importance to assist parties to be empowered and to remain in control of the outcome of their dispute. I believe mediation to be a unique solution to complicated issues and that each person and dispute is unique.

Jané Nash is an Alberton-based accredited Civil, Commercial, and Family Law Mediator with a background in drama therapy and psychological counselling. Her approach is people-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in experience across mediation, medico-legal administration, facilitation, and therapeutic work with children, teens, and adults.

15 years as a prosecutor,8 years as a practicing advocate ,4 years as a criminal court instructor ,1 year Acting Judge of the High Court.

I am a social worker specialising in forensic work and mediation, with a strong commitment to helping families uncover the “third option” in moments of conflict. My practice is firmly child‑focused, and I integrate child‑voice assessments wherever they are appropriate to ensure that children’s experiences meaningfully shape decision‑making. I believe deeply in holistic change and growth, supporting families to move toward solutions that honour safety, clarity, and long‑term wellbeing.

I am a Family Law and Civil Litigation Attorney, accredited as a Family Law and Divorce Mediator through the Social Justice Association of Mediators (SJAM). My practice focuses on divorce, parenting disputes, and related family law matters, where I work closely with individuals and families navigating significant life transitions. With experience in both litigation and mediation, I bring a balanced perspective to conflict resolution - understanding the realities of court processes while prioritising constructive, solution-focused outcomes. My approach is grounded in professionalism, empathy, and a commitment to helping families reach agreements that are both legally sound and practically sustainable.

I am an admitted attorney and accredited family & divorce mediator, registered with the South African Association of Mediators. I am also an accredited commercial mediator, accredited with Conflict Dynamics. In my free time I love painting, reading and traveling. I am a divorced mother of three beautiful children and am currently residing in Pretoria. Alternative Dispute Resolution is my passion.

Long before modern mediation, African communities gathered under a tree where every voice mattered and peace could begin. From a young age, I believed that every voice deserves to be heard. Across Africa, communities once gathered beneath the shade of a tree to resolve conflict, restore peace, and find a way forward together. That spirit of compassionate dialogue and restoration remains at the heart of my work as a mediator today. I believe mediation is not simply about resolving disputes — it is about restoring dignity, understanding, and the possibility of peace. My approach is grounded in empathy, patience, and the belief that even in difficult situations, people can find common ground when they are truly listened to. My particular passion lies in assisting parents and families of children with special needs, including ADHD, ADD, autism, learning disabilities, and related behavioural challenges. These matters require far more than standard mediation approaches. They demand compassion, specialised insight, and parenting and maintenance plans that genuinely serve the unique needs of both the child and the family. This area of work is deeply personal to me. For four years, I cared for children with special needs in a children’s home, where I gained first-hand experience and understanding of their behavioural, emotional, and developmental challenges. That experience shaped my ability to approach families with sensitivity, practical understanding, and care. I have completed my LLB degree, which further strengthens my ability to guide parties through complex family and relational disputes with professionalism, fairness, and integrity. My goal is always to help people move forward — not as enemies, but with restored respect, workable solutions, and the peace of knowing they were heard.

Please see my website www.anderson-kriel.co.za for more details.

Anneke Greyvenstein is an experienced and accredited family mediator with 20 years in the family legal sector, dedicated to helping families resolve disputes. Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators. Anneke has mediated complex parenting, maintenance, and co-parenting matters across South Africa. She is a NABFAM-accredited mediation trainer for more than a decade. As co-developer and guest lecturer of South Africa’s first postgraduate family mediation programme at North-West University, she combines academic depth with extensive practical experience. Anneke is also co-leading the MOMS Project in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, an innovative initiative aimed at digitising maintenance obligations and developing a formal register to strengthen maintenance enforcement. The project is designed to ensure greater accountability by enabling credit providers to access verified maintenance information before granting further credit, thereby protecting children’s rights and promoting responsible financial conduct. Through this work, Anneke continues to drive systemic reform, making family mediation more accessible, effective, and aligned with social justice objectives. She has co-founded multiple organizations dedicated to family mediation, including the Social Justice Network Pty Ltd and Coparent.co.za, where she serves as CEO. As the Chairperson of the Social Justice Foundation, she actively champions innovative legal solutions that bridge the gap between parents, family courts, and credit providers. Since 2013, she has been an active member of the National Family Forum under the Department of Social Development. Anneke Greyvenstein’s work continues to shape the family legal landscape in South Africa. Through her relentless pursuit of innovation, advocacy, and social justice, she remains a driving force in making mediation mainstream, improving access to legal support, and empowering families to resolve disputes amicably. • Director at Social Justice Network Pty LTD since 2016 • Chairperson of the Social Justice Foundation NPO/NPC since 2018

I am a mediator with a strong commitment to helping people navigate difficult conversations in a calm, respectful, and constructive way. My goal is to create a balanced space where everyone involved feels heard and where practical solutions can be reached. I have experience assisting in sensitive matters involving family dynamics and disputes, and I also volunteered my time doing pro bono mediation work connected to the Goodwood Children’s Court for 2.5 years. This work has strengthened my understanding of how emotional and complex conflict can be, especially when families and children are involved.

Theresa Luyt is a multi-disciplinary dispute resolution specialist, family mediator at MV ADR Attorneys (Malan Vermeulen Incorporated), with a practice focused on family and workplace mediation, restorative justice, and court-connected ADR. With a career spanning law, financial services, business ownership, and coaching, Theresa brings a uniquely integrated perspective to conflict resolution. Her work is grounded in the understanding that effective mediation sits at the intersection of legal, emotional, financial, and behavioural dynamics. Theresa holds a B.Proc degree from the University of the Free State and a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning (CFP). Her professional background includes experience as a pension fund administrator, consultant, and compliance officer, as well as managing and operating small to medium-sized businesses in the retail and service sectors. She has been practicing as a mediator since 2016 and is a SJA NABFAM-certified Family Mediator (2020) and a trained Restorative Justice Practitioner (2021). In addition, she is a qualified life and purpose coach and has been applying coaching methodologies in her dispute resolution work since 2014. Theresa plays an active role in developing the mediation profession. As a mediation mentor and NABFAM assessor, she co-leads the Mediation Mentorship Programme at ACR (Pty) Ltd, contributing to the training and accreditation of emerging mediators. She is also involved in advancing access to justice through the ADR Children’s Court Project, operating in the Protea Court (Soweto) and Johannesburg Central Court, where mediation is integrated into the court process to support families in conflict. From 2023 to 2025, Theresa served as Vice Chair of the SJA Exco Committee, advocating for professional standards, governance, and the structured growth of the ADR industry in South Africa.

I am an accredited family law mediator, registered with the HPCSA, with a background in psychology and drama therapy. I support individuals and families in navigating separation and divorce. I am experienced in working with couples, children, and high-conflict situations, and aim to create a calm, contained process that enables constructive engagement and practical outcomes.

An Associate Attorney at Hurter Spies Inc. in Pretoria, I am a results-driven professional with more than five years of experience in the South African legal sector. I am particularly passionate about family law, divorce matters, children’s law, and cases involving domestic violence and harassment. I thrive in high-conflict disputes, combining strong negotiation, problem-solving, and client-service skills to deliver clear, strategic, and empathetic outcomes.

I am an accredited Mediator for both Workplace/ Commercial mediation and Divorce & Family mediation. Workplace/ Labor experience - currently part time senior commissioner, I mediate collective bargaining matters, both regional and head office redline matters. I have been a commissioner since 2011, which is 15 years workplace/ labor mediation experience. My experience includes, workplace mediation, workplace investigations, initiating and chairing disciplinary hearings, mediating wage negotiations, facilitating pre-wage negotiations and facilitating massive retrenchments. Family mediation - received my first accreditation as divorce and family mediator in 2025, yet to receive assignments

Through the past 25 years, I have gained extensive experience in all Family Law-related matters, and I am perfectly equipped to mediate complex matters relating to Maintenance, Contact and Care for Minor Children, and all matrimonial property affairs.

I am an admitted attorney and family law mediator practicing at RPN Attorneys Inc. in Johannesburg.

Angel’s Impilo Mediation and Social Work Services is a community-based, child-centred organisation providing professional mediation, private social work, and psychosocial support services to individuals, families, schools, and communities. We specialise in family and divorce mediation, parenting plans, maintenance agreements, care and contact supervision, Voice of the Child services, and restorative conflict resolution. Our integrated model recognises that effective mediation often requires the professional input of a qualified social worker. We therefore offer assessment, psychosocial reporting, child consultations, risk screening, family dynamics evaluations, and court-aligned recommendations to support informed and ethical mediation outcomes. In addition, Angel’s Impilo delivers bullying and gender-based violence (GBV) prevention programmes, early intervention support, referral pathways, and trauma-informed services for vulnerable children and families. Founded on principles of dignity, impartiality, accountability, and best interests of the child, our work is guided by South African legal frameworks, social development policies, and professional ethical standards. We aim to bridge the gap between legal processes and human-centred care by providing accessible, practical, and developmentally appropriate solutions that promote safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing.

Zaheera is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa and an accredited Mediator. She graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand in 2007, where she obtained her LLB degree. Prior to joining the JSA for pupillage, she practiced as an attorney for 7 years in the fields of corporate and commercial law. During 2015, she completed her pupillage and then joined Group One Advocates. Her private law practice is in the following fields: commercial litigation and arbitrations, insolvency, business rescue, access to information, construction, environmental law, telecommunications, media and entertainment law (particularly defamation and privacy), sports law; trusts and international law. My public law practice is in the fields of administrative law and constitutional litigation. She has appeared in the Constitutional Court; various High Courts; Labour Court; and at arbitrations, tribunals, and mediations. She has acted for many large, national, and global corporations in significant disputes. In 2019, she became an accredited and certified Mediator with Arbitration Foundation of South Africa (“AFSA”). She has mediation experience in the following types of disputes: - Corporate and commercial; - Insolvency; - intellectual property; - Petroleum; - Sports; - Labour; - Medical negligence; and - RAF.

I spent many years as a minister, offering guidance and counselling to individuals and families. Since retiring, I have carried that passion into my work as a mediator, where I have built substantial experience, especially through pro bono work at the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court.

I am an experienced Family Law litigation attorney, with extensive experience in parental disputes, maintenance disputes and division of estates. I am passionate about mediation as well, as it can afford families a less invasive and more controlled process to resolve disputes.

Angela is an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa, an accredited Mediator, and a qualified Parenting Coordinator dedicated to helping families navigate separation and divorce with clarity, structure, and dignity. As the Founder of Family Lawyer SA (www.familylawyersa.co.za), Angela brings substantial experience in family law, dispute resolution, and complex parenting matters. Her professional background allows her to understand not only the emotional dynamics of separation, but also the legal consequences of unresolved conflict. This dual insight enables her to guide parents toward durable, child-centred agreements that are both practical and legally sound. Angela works with parents at all stages of separation - from early negotiations to post-divorce disputes and high-conflict co-parenting challenges. She is particularly skilled in: - Developing comprehensive, workable parenting plans - Managing high-conflict dynamics with calm authority - Assisting parents to refocus on the best interests of their children - Facilitating structured, solution-driven mediation - Supporting the implementation and monitoring of parenting arrangements. Her approach is firm yet compassionate. She creates a structured, respectful environment where both parents are heard, while ensuring that discussions remain forward-focused and child-centred. Where emotions run high, Angela provides steady guidance and practical tools to reduce conflict and improve long-term co-parenting stability. Parents choose Angela as their Mediator and Parenting Coordinator because she offers more than neutrality - she offers legal insight, strategic clarity, and an unwavering commitment to protecting children from the damaging effects of prolonged parental conflict and litigation.

I am an experienced advocate and accredited mediator with a professional background spanning labour, family, commercial and contract law. Since 2011, I have practised as an advocate, specialising in dispute resolution across diverse legal sectors, including labour, family, commercial and contractual matters. In 2019, I founded Mediation Mindset, where I focus on alternative dispute resolution with a particular emphasis on workplace, family and commercial mediation. My mediation practice is supported by extensive formal accreditation across all major fields of mediation in South Africa. I am accredited as a Civil/Commercial Mediator and Labour/Workplace Mediator, having met DiSAC and ADRP‑SA standards, with accreditation valid through June 2026. I am also accredited as a Divorce and Family Mediator under NABFAM and ADRP‑SA standards. Additionally, I am a member in good standing of the Social Justice Association (SJA), a Recognised Mediation Organisation (RMO) under the Gauteng High Court Mediation Protocol. My training includes workplace mediation, commercial mediation, civil mediation, and advanced labour‑law programmes, equipping me with broad, multidisciplinary capability in conflict management and resolution. This combination of legal experience, multi‑field accreditation, and specialised training enables me to facilitate structured, effective and principled mediation processes across a wide range of disputes.

Founder & Chief Executive Officer of MINDSHIFTERS Coaching, Counselling, Mediation and Wellness (Pty) Ltd. I am a NABFAM-accredited Mediator (SJA), Mental Health Counsellor registered with CCSA, ASCHP, ACRP, and CPSC, and an HR/Labour Relations practitioner with over two decades of professional experience. My work spans family and divorce mediation, including Voice of the Child interviews and parenting plans, workplace and labour mediation, conflict resolution, mental health support through coaching, counselling, and play-based interventions, as well as organisational consulting. I work with individuals, couples, families, and organisations to resolve conflict with dignity, clarity, and fairness. My approach combines professionalism, empathy, sound process, and a strong commitment to ethical, client-centred outcomes, with a special focus on the wellbeing of the child in family/divorce matters.

Debbie Chetty is an admitted attorney and accredited mediator specialising in family, civil, and commercial disputes. She has completed specialised training in RAF and medical negligence mediation through AFSA, equipping her to effectively manage complex, high-value claims. Debbie is committed to facilitating constructive dialogue and helping parties reach practical, cost-effective resolutions outside of the courtroom. With a strong legal background and a client-centered approach, she brings empathy, professionalism, and strategic insight to every mediation process. She is also a trained Voice of the Child Practitioner, ensuring that children’s perspectives are appropriately considered in family matters. Debbie has been a part of the Pro Bono project working at the Protea Magistrate Court and the Johannesburg Magistrate court.

Susan Wasserman: social worker, mediator, and adoption specialist: Susan Wasserman has been a qualified social worker since 1980, dedicating her career to supporting individuals and families through lives most significant and challenging transitions. With 43 years of full-time, professional experience – including 36 years in private practice – she has established a distinguished career centred on family care, mediation, and adoption services. As an accredited member of SJA (member of NAPFAM), and accredited adoption social worker, Susan has been facilitating adoptions since 1999. For 22 years, Susan has also been an active practitioner in mediation, where, with a focus on family-related matters, she has helped parties navigate conflict with a view toward long-term resolution. Over the past 17 years, Susan has specialised in counselling with children and families. Her areas of expertise include play therapy, divorce mediation prior to litigation, and adoption services. Susan views her work as a calling: she is deeply committed in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves, ensuring that the wellbeing of children remains the central priority in every family decision. Her approach to mediation is grounded in the principles of neutrality, confidentiality, and mutual respect. She believes that active listening and empathy are the primary tools for helping individuals find restorative solutions. Susan’s ultimate goal is to help parties move forward with clarity and dignity: supporting each individual in becoming their best self, while striving for the best possible outcomes for the whole family.