AFSA - Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa

AFSA resolves disputes. The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa is the national leader in all types of appropriate dispute resolution. Founded in 1996, AFSA is a joint venture between organised business, the legal and accounting professions. AFSA is based in Sandton, with branches in a number of major centres throughout South Africa, and aims to provide a one-stop dispute resolution service. It offers arbitrations, mediations and a fully administered dispute resolution service in comfortable surroundings. AFSA maintains panels of experts and offers disputants a choice of rules depending on the size and complexity of the matter. ADRASA (The Alternative Dispute Resolution Association of South Africa) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AFSA.

19 May 2010 - This weeks discussion from the desk of Michael Kuper is:- Some suggestions to increase efficiency in arbitrations without increasing costs. 11 May 2010 - The 2010 Advanced Certificate in ADR started with a record number of students on Tuesday 11 May 2010. As this year has been a bumper year for registrations, it is suggested that you contact Selina about the 2011 course if you want to be guaranteed a place. 19 October 2009 - AFSA announces the launch of a regional initiative called Africa ADR. Read Michael Kuper's speech at the launch in Sandton on Wednesday 14 October 2009. 05 October 2009 - We welcome Ms Aida Florio to the AFSA Secretariat. Aida is an admitted attorney and makes a welcome addition to the AFSA team. 15 September 2009 - We are pleased to announce that Mrs Isabel Terk has been appointed the Registrar of AFSA. Isabel has a long association with AFSA having held the position of Administration Officer since 2005. AFSA wishes her every success in her new position - "Well done Isabel!" 28 August 2009 - This weeks discussion: ARE ARBITRATORS BOUND BY JUDICIAL DECISIONS? An important judgement for ADR practitioners in South Africa - In a landmark judgement the Constitutional Court has recognised and affirmed the role of private arbitration in our legal system. Read More...	AFSA provides an Advanced Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution in conjunction with the University of Pretoria. Read More...

The Department of Communications has recently renewed AFSA's national accreditation to provide arbitration services for domain name disputes. Read More...	• Rooms and Facilities • Rates