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Xolani Koza is an emerging mediation practitioner with a growing focus on conflict resolution, collaborative problem‑solving, and ethical dispute management. Xolani approaches mediation with professionalism, impartiality, and respect for all parties, supporting dialogue‑driven solutions that foster understanding and long‑term resolution.

I have been in practice for 36 years and the senior partner of this firm for the last 20 years. I specialize in defending insurance and municipal related medico-legal matters.

Admitted attorney and accredited family law mediator with a passion for reshaping the legal landscape through empathy, integrity and unshakable resolve. As an executive committee member of the Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association, I actively contribute to the advancement of the profession while championing a more human-centered approach to law. I am a dynamic public speaker and a proud small business owner with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Known for my bold opinions, ambitious drive, and ability to balance multiple roles with precision, I strive to challenge traditional stereotypes by practicing law with heart and purpose. Avid networker and advocate for authentic connection, I bring both technical expertise and emotional intelligence to every space I enter.

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.

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.

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

Family Law Mediator | Educator (SACE) Shannon Staniforth is a family law mediator and experienced educator with 19 years of experience working with children, parents, and families. Her extensive background in education has provided her with valuable insight into child development, family dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution, which she brings to her mediation practice. Shannon is passionate about helping families navigate challenging transitions and disputes in a respectful, constructive, and child-focused manner. Her primary areas of interest include parenting plans, care and contact matters, maintenance and settlement agreements,. She is particularly committed to developing comprehensive, customised parenting plans that reflect the unique needs of each family while promoting the best interests of the child and supporting healthy, ongoing relationships between parents and children. She believes that every family is different and that effective mediation should focus on practical, sustainable solutions rather than adversarial conflict. Her approach encourages open communication, mutual understanding, and collaborative problem-solving, empowering families to reach agreements that are fair, workable, and tailored to their circumstances. Drawing on nearly two decades in education, Shannon understands the significant impact that family conflict can have on children. She is dedicated to ensuring that children's voices and developmental needs are considered throughout the mediation process, helping parents create stable and supportive environments in which children can thrive. Shannon also has a strong interest in school-based mediation and restorative approaches to conflict resolution. She believes in helping children and young people develop accountability, empathy, and effective communication skills, recognising that resolving conflict constructively at an early stage can positively influence future relationships, educational outcomes, and community wellbeing. As both an educator and mediator, Shannon brings a unique understanding of children's developmental, emotional, and educational needs, enabling her to assist families in creating parenting arrangements that work not only in theory but also in everyday life. Her goal is to provide a professional, supportive, and solution-focused environment where families can work through difficult issues with dignity and respect while prioritising the long-term wellbeing of all involved.

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.