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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.

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.

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.

Baby Mogane-Ramahotswa is a social work professional with a Master of Arts in Social Science and extensive experience across diverse areas of psychosocial practice. Her work is grounded in a strong commitment to empowering individuals, families, organisations and communities to navigate challenges, build resilience and achieve sustainable, positive outcomes. Her professional experience spans work with children, adults, families, couples, groups and communities, providing holistic psychosocial support that promotes emotional wellbeing, resilience and healthy relationships across diverse demographic groups. Baby has experience in trauma debriefing, grief recovery, relationship counselling, divorce and separation support, substance abuse interventions and workplace wellness. Through her practice, she has supported individuals and organisations experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, relationship challenges and conflict, helping them move towards greater stability, understanding and constructive resolution. As an Accredited Divorce and Family Mediator, Baby brings a compassionate, balanced and structured approach to mediation. She supports couples and families navigating separation, divorce and other relationship transitions by creating a respectful environment in which parties can communicate openly, understand differing perspectives and work collaboratively towards fair and sustainable agreements. Beyond her direct psychosocial practice, Baby has extensive experience in community outreach and mobilisation, capacity building, skills development, in-service training and multi-stakeholder engagement. She has contributed to and facilitated social and economic development initiatives within government’s socio-economic and infrastructure clusters, drawing on research, facilitation and strategic management to support meaningful development outcomes, particularly within disadvantaged communities. Baby’s distinctive strength lies in her ability to combine empathy, professional insight, structured mediation and organisational development. Her approach is both people-centered and solution-focused, enabling her to work effectively with individuals, couples, families, workplaces and communities seeking constructive pathways through conflict, transition and change. She is committed to creating spaces where people feel heard, respected and empowered to find sustainable solutions, rebuild resilience and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

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.

Accredited mediator - Social Justice and NABFAM and ADRP -SA. Practice as mediator since 2015. Admitted attorney since 1989, specialising in divorces and family law.

NABFAM accredited Family Mediator. 20-Year veteran working with families and children in need. Vastly experienced in the investigation of Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences.

Accredited mediator with a background in Mental Health. Have a passion for psychology: appreciating all qualities of the human condition. Studied for several years, and work as a counsellor in Cape Town, working with couples, individuals, and groups. I also volunteer at a number of NPOs working in South Africa to create safe spaces for people to discover and speak themselves heard, seen, and felt. Working on the ground to provide mental and social health resource accessible and integrated into the absolutely ordinary way humans are unique, different, and wonderful. I am from Cape Town's Southern Suburbs.

Vernon Stearn is an n experienced and accredited family mediator and Restorative Practitioner with 20 years in both legal sector, dedicated to helping resolve disputes. Vernon view mediation as a transformative process to resolve conflict, restore peace, and find a workable path forward. Guided by empathy and patience, my approach ensures that every party feels heard and respected. Vernon believe mediation is not merely about settling disputes, but about preserving dignity and unlocking common ground. Vernon's goal as a mediator is to guide parties toward practical solutions and restored respect—helping them transition from conflict to clarity.