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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

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.

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

Sabonga Mpongosha is an accomplished Accredited Mediator, distinguished legal professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution. Backed by a strong legal background, he is dedicated to resolving complex disputes through mediation, delivering practical, strategic and commercial sound solutions that preserve relationships and achieve lasting outcomes,

He served SAMLA (South African Medico Legal Association) as director from 2005 to 2020, in various capacities as deputy chairperson, faculty principal, clinical negligence director and mediation director, and in 2020 was awarded honorary life membership. In SAMLA he led the development of a series of pioneering UCT-partnered postgraduate training courses in medico-legal practice; guidelines and protocols for medical mediation; clinical negligence mediation pilot projects with provincial departments of health; and the SAMLA-RAF personal injury mediation pilot project. He has also served the HPCSA-RAF Appeal Tribunals as member and as chairperson; as well as the Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims (APRAV) as chairperson of the Solutions Task Team Medical Committee. He has co-authored three publications in peer reviewed journals on serious injury determination, the narrative test and the functioning of HPCSA appeal tribunals. He has written thousands of medico-legal reports and has testified in court as an expert witness in hundreds of matters. He has mediated 45 medico-legal disputes. He is passionate about medical science, ethical practice and the promotion of mutual respect and understanding. He believes in the capacity of the mediation process to resolve conflict by harnessing the power of constructive self-determination of the parties to the dispute.

I am an accredited mediator specialising in conflict and domestic violence related matters. Although I do not currently practice in a formal or paid capacity and do not charge for mediation sessions, I actively support survivors by helping them navigate complex interpersonal challenges. My work is trauma-informed and shaped by both professional qualifications and extensive lived experience. I write comprehensive guides, info sheets, printable safety roadmaps, and educational worksheets designed to help individuals see patterns clearly. This structured support is offered entirely free of charge with a strict focus on safety, empowerment, and informed decision-making through Rise Against Domestic Violence SA. All my services and educational tools are free to survivors navigating domestic abuse or conflict. Approach Mediation is not a one-size-fits-all process, and in the context of domestic violence, it can cause serious harm when applied without care. My approach is trauma-informed and safety-focused, built on the understanding that conflict between people who have experienced abuse is rarely balanced, and pretending otherwise does more damage than good. I do not facilitate traditional mediation where there is an active risk, coercive control, or a power imbalance that could compromise a person’s safety or ability to speak freely. Instead, I use my mediation insights to help people understand their situation clearly, break out of coercive loops, and make decisions that are genuinely their own. My experience is shaped by professional training, active certifications, and deep lived experience. Safety, boundaries, and clear educational frameworks are the foundation of everything I do. All resources and guidance provided to survivors are completely free through Rise. www.riseagainstdomesticviolence.co.za

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.

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.