About ADRP-SA
Our History - Mediation Standards
South Africa has had voluntary professional accreditation standards for Mediation since 2010. These standards were developed by DiSAC (for commercial mediation) and NABFAM (family and divorce mediation), and have been widely adopted, and are currently the de fact standards for mediation in South Africa.
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DiSAC and NABFAM realized the importance of establishing an organization for mediators that could be accredited with SAQA as the Professional Body for Mediators. They facilitated a consultative process with the mediation industry and other stakeholders in South Africa. As a result 11 Mediation Organizations joined as Founder Members to establish ADRP-SA in 2023, with a mandate to develop a Professional Body for mediators, and accredit with SAQA.
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The process of developing a professional body is well on its way, with the full range of accreditation standards currently being developed. These build on the good work that was done by DiSAC and NABFAM, and will eventually replace those standards.
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The Association of Dispute Resolution Practitioners of South Africa is registered as a non profit company [NPC], with registration number 2023/153158/08.
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Our Members
Our Member Organizations give is the mandate to develop the Professional Body for Mediators. The Member Organizations are:
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Please Join Us
Membership is open to any organization that
(i) supports the registration of the Company with SAQA as a professional body for dispute resolution practitioners, and
(ii) represents at least 20 dispute resolution practitioners.
The Board may set a membership fee from time to time. Currently no membership fee is payable.
By joining you will be participating in the shaping of the Mediation Industry.
Our Board
The Board of ADRP-SA is elected annually at its AGM. The current Board Members are:
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Ishara Bodasing (Chair)
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Tanya Venter
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Marion Shaer
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Lynette Roux
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Robert Tettelaar
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John O'Leary
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Hendrik Kotze