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31/10/2025

Become an NABFAM Accredited Family Mediator with Social Justice
Since 2006, Social Justice has been a trusted name in alternative dispute resolution.
Join our upcoming training and benefit from the expertise of Laurie Greyvenstein. Social Justice is a Recognized Mediation Organisation (RMO)
Email us:
info@socialjustice.co.za | training@socialjustice.co.za
More info: https://www.judiciary.org.za/index.php/courts/high-courts/gauteng-division-of-the-high-court/directives
Training Components: To achieve NABFAM accreditation, you will undergo three comprehensive modules: https://youtu.be/KuhjQy_RgtM Lead Trainer Profile: Laurie Greyvenstein, our lead trainer, brings 25 years of experience as an ex-magistrate and 17 years mediation experience to learn from, including an LLM in Dispute Resolution and international accreditation by CEDR in London. Let's equip you to make a real impact in families’ lives.
•Submit your application online via the following link https://forms.gle/LqxngimNYHE14hpC8

31/10/2025

Social Justice, in collaboration with Dr Lynette Roux, invites you to our upcoming Parenting Coordination Training – a practical, accredited programme equipping professionals to guide families through complex co-parenting challenges.
Date: Friday, 7 & Saturday 8 November 2025
Time: 08h30 to 16h00
Training Details Venue: Pretoria or Zoom
Cost: R4,100 ex vat (payment secures your seat)
Why Attend?
•Earn NABFAM (5 CPD points), HPCSA (10 Clinical & 6 Ethical CPD points), and SACSSP (11.5 CPD points).
•Learn from Dr Lynette Roux on:
oThe role of a Parenting Coordinator
oSouth African guidelines and case law
oResponsibilities, limitations & challenges
oDrafting contracts & directives (templates provided)
Email info@socialjustice.co.za or training@socialjustice.co.za for the training application form or WhatsApp 0648003975

30/10/2025

Dear Social Justice Member

You are cordially invited to attend our Annual General Members Meeting. AGM Registration Link https://forms.gle/yJ484xDqo3FdFktS6

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM) of Social Justice Association of Alternative Dispute Resolution Practitioners will be held on Zoom 11 November 2024, at 18:00.

19/10/2025

18/10/2025

Have Your Say on the Children’s Amendment Bill, 2025!

The Department of Social Development, led by Minister Nokuzola Sisisi Tolashe and Deputy Minister Ganief Hendricks, is calling on all South Africans to comment on the Children’s Amendment Bill, 2025, which seeks to strengthen the protection, care, and development of every child.

The Bill aims to:
✅Promote and protect children’s physical and psychological integrity
✅Strengthen the role of unmarried fathers
✅Expand the jurisdiction of children’s courts and improve adoption processes
✅Enhance protection for children with disabilities and promote inclusion
✅Regulate the relationship between children and the media
✅ Prohibit all forms of child abandonment, including baby boxes
✅Provide mechanisms to support separated and unaccompanied migrant children

Your input matters in shaping a safer and more inclusive future for South Africa’s children.

Read the Bill here: https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/202509/53426gon6677.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawNe84RleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHrK0LOKYf2UDpkVTc7UbRzxMwCAPy0HWhS4uAYjzTqfs1Heu3kBSzGFNdAHy_aem_qh-ek0bybvv3j-hsKkenNA
Submit your comments to: MatlhogonoloS@dsd.gov.za / ntopot@dsd.gov.za / LuyandaMt@dsd.gov.za

18/09/2025

We just wrapped up our Annual SJA Conference, and it was nothing short of inspiring!
From powerful discussions to meaningful connections, this year reminded us why collaboration and dialogue matter more than ever.

Here are just a few highlights 📸👇

Want to see the full gallery? 👉 https://lilymadisongallery.pic-time.com/R5u5v3R8Yb9rU

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this milestone year such a success. Here’s to many more years of building bridges through mediation!

18/09/2025

SOCIAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATION (SJA) CPD WEBINAR
Join us for an exclusive online CPD webinar with Mr Christiaan Roos as he explores Expungement of Criminal Records and how it can assist parties in Mediation. Be part of this conversation to enrich your knowledge as a mediator in this exciting field for mediators.

This training is free to all participants who do not require a CPD certificate, or CPD Certificate/Slides R150 (ex VAT) for members and R250 (ex VAT) for non-members for a CPD Certificate, Slides and Training Notes R150 (ex VAT) for SJA Members Only

👉 Register now: https://forms.gle/bgPzssTqECyAqnXMA

05/09/2025

🌍✨ The So Just Newsletter – Issue 5 (Aug 2025) is out! This issue covers highlights like the upcoming Social Justice ADR Conference (10–11 Sept, UCT Cape Town), family dispute resolution insights, labour mediation, accreditation updates, and so much more.