Mission Statement
The stated purpose of Mediation Academy South Africa (Pty) Ltd, established in 2017, is to ignite meaningful social change by: -
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Interrupting the cycle of generational trauma, and achieving this by
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Empowering mediators to establish successful, sustainable careers.
We do this because we recognise the societal value of healthy childhoods and healthy relationships.
We demonstrate our commitment by fostering accountability within ourselves and our organisation, and by creating the training and services that enable mediators to thrive in their individual goals.
Accreditations & Affiliations
Both the 64-hour and 80-hour versions of our course is accredited in SA & internationally by the ADR International Register [view certification]
Our 80-hour course is accredited in South Africa by the South African Association for Mediators (SAAM)
Our 80-hour course is accredited in South Africa by the National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators (NABFAM) [view certification]
Our 80-hour course is accredited in South Africa by the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) for 30 CPD points
Our company, while based in SA, participates in international training efforts in partnership with Accords International.
Core Service Team
Monica Supra
CO-FOUNDER | CREATIVE DESIGNER | PR OFFICER
Cell: 062 598 6344
Email: monica@mediationacademy.co.za
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Co-Founder at Mediation Academy South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
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Family Law Mediator
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Chairperson at Amnesty International, NW division (2008-2011)
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13 Years’ Public Relations Management Experience
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14 Years’ Media and Publishing Experience
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100 South African Shining Stars Award (2022)
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Businesswoman of the Year - Women in LAW (2022)
Barry Greyvenstein
FOUNDER | COURSE PRESENTER
Cell: 074 118 4847
Email: barry@mediationacademy.co.za
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Founder & Course Presenter at Mediation Academy SA (August 2017 - present)
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Family Law & Divorce Mediator with Alternative Divorce
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Accredited mediator with the South African Association of Mediators [SAAM] (Reg. No. SAAM1026)
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Accredited mediator with the ADR International Register (Cert. No. 2016-10-25.5M3Q6I )
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Vice Chairperson at South African Association of Mediators [SAAM] (May 2020 - present)
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Member at the National Accreditation Board of Family Mediators [NABFAM] (April 2026 - present)
External Assessors & Facilitators
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Prosecutor and Magistrate at the Department of Justice (1998-2016)
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Practising Advocate (since 2022)
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External Training Facilitator and Assessor to Mediation Academy and Mediators in Private Practice
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Mediator specialising in Family Law, Medico-Legal and Commercial mediation accredited with NABFAM/SAAM, SAMLA, DISAC/Conflict Dynamics and the Gauteng Society of Advocates
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Author and course presenter on NABFAM accredited advanced course for mediators in family law
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Lecturer at the Gauteng Society of Advocates in mediation, litigation for pupil advocates and advanced trial advocacy for advocates
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Adell-Mári Wolmarans
ASSESSOR | FACILITATOR
Cell: 071 873 2586
Email: adellmari@partnerson.co.za
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Family professional, social worker and accredited mediator accredited with SACSSP and SAAM
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Founding member at Partners on Panorama (since 2017)
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External Training Facilitator and Assessor to Mediation Academy and Mediators in Private Practice
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Partner at Partners on Training (since 2020)
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14 Years' Experience in Mediation
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14 Years' Experience in Social Work