Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA)

The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is a preeminent private dispute resolution authority headquartered in Sandton, Johannesburg, with branch offices in Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, Mthatha, and the Garden Route. As a non-profit organization, AFSA is deeply rooted in the legal, accounting, and advocacy professions, boasting founding members that include prominent firms and institutions. We are also endorsed by organized business entities and affiliated bodies. AFSA specializes in the confidential resolution of a diverse range of both local and international disputes through mediation, adjudication, arbitration, and related processes. Our dedicated Secretariat, staffed with seasoned experts, manages and administers these resolution procedures. Our impressive panel of arbitrators, mediators, and adjudicators is drawn from AFSA's extensive Panels, featuring some of the industry's leading practitioners. Renowned for our regional and national leadership in the field, AFSA is the preferred dispute resolution authority as recommended in the King III Report on Corporate Governance. Since 2017, we have broadened our scope to encompass a wide array of international disputes, solidifying our status as the premier dispute resolution authority on the African continent. At AFSA, we offer a comprehensive suite of professional services designed to facilitate a confidential, business-like, and swift resolution of disputes. Whether your dispute is local or international, you can trust AFSA to provide the expertise and guidance needed to ensure an expedited and effective outcome.