9 December 2025 – On a global scale, dispute resolution has become the go-to solution for resolving commercial disputes speedily, confidentially and more effectively across various industry sectors, including mining, infrastructure, energy and financial services....
2 September 2025, Johannesburg – The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) today launched its Justice Through Mediation campaign, an initiative designed to provide free* mediation services to individuals and small businesses across South Africa....
[Johannesburg, January 27, 2025] – The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is delighted to announce the appointment of Andile Nikani as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2025....
11 April 2024: The first session on Day 3 of the conference focused on AFSA’s journey to becoming an international player in arbitration. The creation of the China-Africa Joint Arbitration Centre (CAJAC) played a significant role and the current development of the BRICS initiative with AFSA broadening international horizons places Southern African arbitration firmly on the world stage....
10th April 2024: Speaking at the gala dinner event held on Day 2 of the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa’s (AFSA’s) inaugural Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW), in welcoming Chief Justice Zondo, Michael Kuper SC, Chairman of AFSA stated, “It gives me great honour to introduce the man who the history of our country will regard as an icon of South Africa.”...
9 April 2024: Over 400 local, African and International delegates gathered at the Sandton Convention Centre on Tuesday 9th April 2024 for the inaugural Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa’s (AFSA’s) Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW), to network, debate and hear 95 speakers covering 9 themes over 3 days with 12 co-hosts, 7 sponsors and over 25 supporting organisations. The theme for Day 1 of the conference was ‘From Africa There Is Always Something New’....
5 March 2024: The inaugural Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW 2024) taking place from the 9th to 11th April 2024, is being hosted by the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) and co-hosted by 12 leading international as well as local solicitor firms, bars and other stakeholders who are all founding members of AFSA bringing together a wealth of knowledge and influence to the event....
19 February 2024: The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Johannesburg Arbitration Week (JAW) taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre from 9-11 April 2024, preceded by a welcome event taking place at AFSA’s offices in Sandton on 8 April 2024....