The South African Law Reform Commission (SALRC) has published a discussion paper on ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION: A MEDIATION ACT FOR SOUTH AFRICA. Submissions on the discussion paper are due in on 30 April 2025. Attached is a recording of Hendrik Kotze, a long standing member of the Advisory Committee, as he explains the proposed Bill and its implications for mediation in the broader legal framework. Hendrik encourages all mediators and stakeholders to submit responses to the draft to ensure that it is a resilient and effective tool for dispute resolution.

We speak to Kim Howard, Chief People Officer, about being a leader who is also a skilled mediator. Kim had her team trained as mediators by Conflict Dynamics. In this podcast, Kim shares with us how mastering mediation skills can help you have better collaboration, communication, and productivity in your team and organisation. Don't miss this insightful conversation.

Chris Todd (Partner at Bowmans Law and member of the Conflict Dynamics Panel) delves into the evolution of disciplinary processes in the workplace, discussing how workplace the approach to discipline has shifted radically over the past three decades to an adversarial tribunal-like process.

Tune in to a discussion between Siham Boda and Attwell Kokeletso "Ace" Magogodi, an accomplished expert in Employee Relations, Conflict Management, Leadership Coaching, and more. In this episode, Ace sheds light on the underutilisation of Relationship Building by Objectives (RBO) and offers insights on maximizing their potential.

Vanessa Botha and Siham Boda speak about workplace Social Justice, from racism to gender discrimination and mental health. They navigate the complexities and offer insights on fostering inclusivity and productivity.

Siham Boda talks with Sharon Wakeford about her experience as a mediator over the past year and hears about her aspirations for 2024. Sharon's practice has evolved from labour management disputes in South Africa to disputes in other countries and also within the UN and the World Bank.

Siham Boda discusses Mental Health in Workplace with Dr Tony Davidson and occupational therapist Karen Theunissen.

Siham Boda and Felicity Steadman speak about the challenges women negotiators typically face.

Vanessa Botha speaks with Jayshree Moodley and Hilda Grobelaar about the typical mistakes that managers make in disciplinary hearings.

Both mediation and facilitation are consensus-based processes, where the parties determine the outcome with the assistance of a neutral and impartial third party. There are significant differences too.

John Brand and Felicity Steadman discuss the value of conflict management and dispute resolution training

Felicity Steadman talks with Dr Angela du Plessis about mental health and mediation.

A conversation with Wolf von Kumberg

Felicity Steadman talks with Milton Bennett about intercultrual sensitivity.

Marion Shaer, Conflict Dynamics Director, speaks with Mahamed Rajah about current trends in collective bargaining. This podcast is a key resource for representatives in collective bargaining.

Felicity Steadman talks to women who lead and have led dispute resolution organisations in South Africa.

Vanessa Botha speaks with Amanda Chetty, Senior Employee Relations and Legal Specialist for the Development Bank, about the Workplace Harassment and Bullying workshops.

Tony Allen and Felicity Steadman discuss the power of costs orders in encouraging mediation in civil courts in England and Wales.

Felicity Steadman speaks with Susan Hayter of the ILO about how trade unions and management can address gender inequalities in the workplace.

Marion Shaer and Ebrahim Patelia talk about what it was like to be training mediators face-to-face for the first time in nearly two years.

Zetu Makamandela-Mguqulwa was the Ombud at UCT for 10 year. Marion Shaer talks with her.

Felicity Steadman and Angela du Plessis discuss why is important for mediators to understand mental health

Listen to lawyer, Chwayita Mathiso, explain why she decided to add mediation skills to her lawyer skill set.

BBC host Evan Davis of The Bottom Line asks Felicity Steadman and guests how best to resolve disputes between colleagues at work.

Marion Shaer, a director of Conflict Dynamics, discusses mediation and how can it assist in cases of sexual harassment.

Authors: John Brand, Andrew Levy and Sarah Levy.

Steven Walsh QC, Moira Jenkins, Michael Lang, Barbara Wilson, John Brand, facilitated by Fiona Hollier.

John Brand, John Robbie

John Brand, Bruce Whitfield