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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 seasoned legal professional, registered with the Legal Practice Council and admitted to practice as such in the High Court of South Africa and a mediator specialising in Legal Mediation. I have been practising as a legal practitioner for over 26 years, having been admitted as attorney in 1999. For 6 years as an attorney, I focused on commercial litigation, personal injury claims and medical negligence claims. I also served as an inhouse legal counsel for 9 years where I specialised mainly in Commercial Law, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC). In 2016, I was admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa. I served as the Chairperson of the Department of Health Nursing Tribunal and presided over various medical negligence claims against members of the health sector. I focus my mediation practice in commercial claims, medical negligence and personal injury claims. I am passionate about legal mediation and believes that mediation is an effective cost- effective dispute resolution process. I further believes that mediation creates lasting resolution while supporting mutual respect, confidentiality and gives parties’ the ability to make their own choices freely throughout the mediation process.

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.

I am an Advocate of the High Court of South Africa with experience in dispute resolution, workplace and commercial conflict, law, forensic investigation and governance. I work as a mediator and conflict practitioner, with a particular interest in the relational dynamics that underpin conflict. My approach is psychoanalytically informed, helping parties explore not only the issues in dispute but also the patterns of interaction that can make conflict difficult to resolve. I have experience in workplace conduct matters, investigations, disciplinary processes, facilitation and conflict management across a range of sectors. I also provide mediation and conflict management training. I hold an MBA focused on negotiation, facilitation and social innovation and am a Chartered Governance Professional.

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

I am a professional mediator and registered educational psychologist with substantial clinical experience with families, particularly families in conflict and going through transition, and informal mediation. I also have experience in conducting child participation consultation.

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.

I am an admitted attorney and accredited family & divorce mediator, registered with the South African Association of Mediators. I am also an accredited commercial mediator, accredited with Conflict Dynamics. In my free time I love painting, reading and traveling. I am a divorced mother of three beautiful children and am currently residing in Pretoria. Alternative Dispute Resolution is my passion.

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 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.