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Mokgadi Princelia Semenya is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa and an accredited Mediator affiliated to Mediation Pan African. She is the founder and sole Director of MMP Consulting, a company that offers bespoke technical and specialist consulting, mediation and training services to commercial enterprises, communal property associations and Land reform entities and has rendered solid consulting services to various emerging black owned and managed land reform entities to ensure compliance with the various legislation that governs such entities. She is a panel member of Land Rights Management Facility (LRMF) of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development providing mediation /conciliation to parties in terms of Extension of Security of Tenure Act, Labour Tenants Act, Restitution of Land Rights Act and Communal Property Association Act. She served her Practical Vocational Training at Malele Attorneys Incorporated as a Candidate Attorney. She handled commercial and general litigation files, she appeared in the Magistrate Court on various civil matters including criminal matters, and she also appeared in tribunals such as Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), various bargaining councils and represented clients at disciplinary hearings on labour matters. She is a former employee of the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform. She has 5 years’ experience in mediating disputes between landholders and farm dwellers, communities whose rights are affected by the mining operations, traditional authorities and communities residing on the communal properties, particularly regarding evictions, tenure security and land claims. She developed interest in alternative dispute resolution during her tenure in the Department while engaging with various stakeholders.

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.

Accredited divorce and civil mediator since 2019 and 2023, respectively. Further postgraduate study in mediation and dispute resolution generally. Based in Windhoek, Namibia but available in Cape Town and online. Not admitted in South Africa, but LLB and LLM were completed at UCT and I have South African experience in mediation and adjudication, and advisory work generally. I studied Banking, Tax and Insurance Law during my LLB, with general electives in finance and economics. I also hold RE5 accreditation with the FSCA. My experience in civil litigation has involved banking, insurance and property disputes in Namibia. In South Africa I have experience of CSOS adjudication proceedings involving sectional title property disputes. Divorce mediation rarely involves a dispute based purely on family matters. In such a case parties are often better suited to counselling and mediators of a non-legal background. In matters that have grown beyond the breakdown of a relationship and family dynamics, additional expertise is required in other areas. My approach is to direct mediation towards systematically resolving the non-family related matters first. There are usually complicated arrangements regarding the finances, financial commitments, property and other resources of the parties. Some of these need to be divided, and others need to be utilised according to a legal arrangement that is practical, considering the changing lives of the parties as a divorce proceeds. If an effective solution to the non-family shared interests of the parties is reached, the mediation of the family dispute itself is more likely to succeed. This approach can be used prior to, or during divorce proceedings, reducing hostility and increasing the chance of an earlier amicable settlement at reduced cost. The approach can also be used after a divorce order has already been granted, but which has been difficult to implement in practice and has caused contention between the parties.

Thivhulawi Griffith Mudau is an Advocate with a career in the legal environment spanning over two decades. He completed his LLB degree in 2004, thereafter served as a candidate attorney, and is today a practising Advocate with a broad practice across labour and employment law, civil litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. ln 2024, he converted to a Trust Advocate and obtained a Fidelity Fund Certificate, enabling him to operate a Trust account and accept direct briefs from the public as a member in good standing with the Legal Practice Council. He is currently an active practitioner handling high-profile mediations. employment disputes, and civil claims across South Africa.

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.

Shamain Alli Dadabhai – Professional Mediator Shamain Alli Dadabhai is a highly sought after mediator known for her calm authority, sharp legal insight, and exceptional ability to resolve even the most complex and emotionally charged disputes. As an attorney, Senior Commissioner (part time) at the CCMA, and experienced facilitator, she brings more than two decades of multidisciplinary expertise to every mediation. Clients choose Shamain because she offers structured, dignified, and results driven mediation across: • Labour and workplace disputes • Commercial and organisational conflicts • Family and parenting matters • Medico legal, personal injury and RAF negotiations Her approach is practical, balanced, and deeply human. She helps parties move from entrenched positions to clear understanding, workable options, and sustainable agreements. With advanced skill in high conflict management, power imbalance mitigation, and trauma sensitive practice, Shamain creates a safe, respectful space where people feel heard and empowered to make informed decisions. Whether guiding employers and employees through complex workplace issues, supporting families in transition, or facilitating negotiations involving insurers, experts and claimants, Shamain is known for her professionalism, fairness, and unwavering commitment to durable resolution. Clients describe her as steady, insightful, and exceptionally effective. Panels value her for her ethical rigour, procedural clarity, and ability to unlock movement where others cannot.

Resolved -+200 family disputes. Neutral and empathetic professional with over two years of experience in successfully facilitating family disputes. Accredited by SAAM and NABFAM with a proven track record of helping conflicting parties identify core issues and reach cost-effective settlement agreements without resorting to litigation. Adv. Nomsy Mndebele has been practicing as a Mediator & Advocate since the mid-1990s. Her practice is situated in Roodeport, Johannesburg. Nomsy has, over the years, acquired a wide range of legal knowledge and experience in civil/commercial disputes, community-oriented disputes, workplace conflict, divorce & family matters, and administration of deceased estates and trusts Nomsy believes that it is important that professionals give back time and expertise to society on a pro bono basis. As a result, she has, over the years, provided legal advice on community-oriented issues, family law matters, domestic violence, conflict resolution, and children's rights. I am committed and diligent in serving the needs and interests of families to preserve and enhance restructured relationships through mediation processes. My specific fields of interest in respect of dispute resolution include: 1. Families: divorce, parenting plans, parenting rights and responsibility agreements, and financial support (maintenance). 2. Labor relations

Karen Malan is an attorney, accredited family and divorce mediator, RAF and personal injury mediator, and dispute resolution strategist, serving as Director at Malan Vermeulen Incorporated (MV Inc) and Managing Director of Alternative Conflict Resolution (Pty) Ltd. With over two decades of legal and business experience, Karen operates at the forefront of alternative dispute resolution in South Africa, with a particular focus on family mediation, court-connected ADR, and large-scale mediation programme implementation. Karen holds both a B.Proc and LLB from the University of the Free State and was admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa in 1997. Her career spans though private legal practice, corporate advisory roles (including Standard Bank), and entrepreneurial ventures across business and nonprofit sectors. She is a NABFAM-accredited family and divorce mediator and holds advanced training in family mediation, divorce mediation, psychology for family mediation, and RAF (Road Accident Fund) mediation. She is also DiSAC-accredited in personal injury and RAF claims mediation. Karen plays a central leadership role in advancing ADR accessibility and standards. She is the Project Director of the ADR Court Project, which integrates mediation into the Children’s Court system in Protea (Soweto) and Johannesburg Central, expanding access to justice for families in high-conflict environments. As Managing Director of ACR Community NPC, she is actively involved in developing community-based mediation initiatives and scalable ADR frameworks. Her leadership in the profession includes serving as an EXCO Member of the Social Justice Association (SJA) of ADR Practitioners (2024–2025), contributing to governance, accreditation standards, and professional development within the mediation sector. Karen’s work has been formally recognised, including receiving an award for Best Mediation Contribution (2024) from ProBono.Org, reflecting her impact on access to justice and the development of mediation in South Africa.

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

• Presiding over the first 120 personal injury mediations. 20 RAF matters and 100 matters as part of the PRASA Mediation Pilot Project, achieving a 85% settlement rate. • Took part as observer and advisor in the RAF pilot project. • Managing/advising the mediator panel (and acting as mediator) in a Consumer Commission Project of 150 consumer disputes, resulting in 134 negotiated settlements. • Panel member of the Community Schemes Ombud Services. Appointment in more than 60 Community Schemes Ombud Service disputes, successfully resolving 53 disputes through mediation. • Mediating the Route 6 Taxi Association governance dispute, over 12 months, involving numerous disputes between more than 10 stakeholders, restoring the governance structure and facilitating the successful election of a new executive committee. • Since 2026 he was appointed as mediator in 7 divorce mediations, settling 6.

ABOUT ME I am an Industrial-Organisational Psychologist, Family Law, Medico-Legal, Road Accident Fund (RAF), and Commercial Mediator with more than 27 years of professional experience. I obtained my postgraduate psychology degree with distinction from the University of the Witwatersrand. I am a Rule 41A accredited mediator in association with Conflict Dynamics, Alternate Dispute Resolution Group, and Mediation Pan African. I am also a registered mediator with the South African Medico-Legal Association (SAMLA) and the Family Life Centre of South Africa (FAMSA). EXPERIENCE My mediation practice focuses on all Rule 41A matters, including Road Accident Fund (RAF) claims, divorce and family disputes, workplace conflicts, medical negligence matters, and commercial disputes. My facilitative approach draws on both my clinical and organisational psychology experience, enabling me to guide parties through complex emotional issues while remaining mindful of the relevant legal considerations. Throughout my career, I have worked extensively in organisational development, employee assessment, leadership development, and workplace conflict across a wide range of industries. I have served in both consultancy and practitioner roles, applying my understanding of human behaviour, organisational systems, and group dynamics in corporate and clinical environments. For more than 25 years, I have worked as a Vocational Expert and have provided expert testimony in the High Court. In 2016, I expanded my professional practice to include mediation, focusing on Road Accident Fund matters, workplace disputes, divorce and family conflicts, commercial disagreements, and matters involving police conduct. My involvement in the South African Medico-Legal Association (SAMLA) Road Accident Fund (RAF) Mediation Pilot Project provided valuable experience in resolving complex disputes involving injured claimants, legal representatives, and Road Accident Fund officials.

JP (Jesse Phoenix) Weitz is a family law and labour mediator, and an admitted advocate of the High Court (non-practising), with 30+ years’ experience across military law, labour law, family law, healthcare, and early childhood development. He holds B.Juris and LLB degrees from North-West University and an Advanced Programme in Labour Law from the University of Pretoria. JP is certified as a Family and Divorce Mediator (Mediation Academy) and as a Civil, Commercial and Workplace Mediator (Conflict Dynamics). He serves as a full-time mediator and volunteers at Children’s Courts and Domestic Violence Courts in Gauteng, supporting access to professional mediation for families who may not otherwise afford it.