Whether you’re a lawyer in Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Johannesburg, Pietermaritzburg, Polokwane, or Port Elizabeth, becoming a mediator offers a rewarding new path in conflict resolution. Lawyers who become mediators must shift from client advocacy to neutral facilitation, avoiding conflicts of interest, maintaining strict confidentiality, and never offering legal advice during sessions. This dual role is growing rapidly across South Africa’s legal landscape, and understanding