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

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.

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,

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.

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.

Dr. Jamie Rheeder is a seasoned facilitator, cleric, and certified spiritual advisor with more than 36 years of experience. He led communities in Heidelberg and Pietermaritzburg, delivering dedicated pastoral support, dispute management, conflict resolution, and leadership while fostering local engagement.Holding a PhD in theology, Dr. Rheeder has specialized expertise in Spiritual Direction. As an expert mediator, he refined his skills through the Mediation Academy, did a mentorship program through Alternative Conflict Resolution and contribute pro bono sessions at Soweto’s Protea Court and Johannesburg court. NABFAM accredited, he focuses on guiding families through respectful, solution-oriented dialogue. He offers support in English and Afrikaans.

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.

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.

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.

Mediator: Samuel Abraham Masheni (Gauteng legal Mediation consultant Accreditation: Accredited Mediator Accrediting bodies: DISEC & NABFAM Specialisations: Civil & Commercial Mediation; Family & Divorce Mediation; Child & Parenting Plan Mediation RAF / Personal Injury / Medical Negligence: Accredited/Certified in these areas through ADR Network SA Rule 41A: Gauteng High Court mediation services Practice: Gauteng Legal Mediation Consultant (PTY) LTD Legal background: BCom Law & Legal Assistance and LLB studies through UNISA Additional services: Family and divorce mediation, civil and commercial disputes, RAF matters, Minister of Police matters, Home Affairs matters.

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

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.