ABOUT US
Start fresh. Move forward.
Find resolution—anew.
We provide a supportive space where families can communicate openly, find common ground, and create solutions that work for everyone involved.
In addition to Family Law Mediation (FLM), we also assist in Labour Law (LL), Human Resource Management (HRM), and Organizational Design (OD) helping employees and employers navigate work-related matters.
By fostering understanding and collaboration, we strive to resolve conflicts efficiently—whether within families or workplaces—while ensuring respectful and sustainable outcomes for all parties.
Let’s build a future that works for you.
Meet our Team
André Liebenberg
MDip Human Resource Management
Randse Afrikaanse Universiteit
Development Programme in Labour Relations
University of Pretoria School of Business Leadership
Dip Personnel Management
Institute of Personnel Management
Dip Organisation and Method Study
Technicon of Pretoria
40h Family Law and Divorce Mediation Training
Lusa Social Entrepreneurship Institute
16h Applied Law for Family Mediators
Social Justice
12h Applied Psychology for Mediators
Social Justice
André studied at the University of Johannesburg and the Business School of Pretoria University in Human Resource Management. He has over 25 years of management experience in HRM, including dispute resolution processes.
He also coordinated the implementation of the Employee Health and Wellness Programme, which enriched employees’ physical, mental, and occupational well-being, to ensure that personal challenges don’t spill over into their work.
He has also undergone NABFAM-accredited training in Family Law and Divorce Mediation, Applied Law for Mediation, and Applied Phycology for Mediators.
André deals with all mediation processes to the best of his ability, taking the needs of his clients as a priority through his firm belief in fairness and care as well as his knowledge as a mediator.
He enjoys outdoor living through regular camping and spending quality time with his family.
Danél Liebenberg
MSocial Work (Play-based intervention)
University of Pretoria
BSocial Work
University of Pretoria
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediator (Family Law)
(80h Family Law Mediation training)
Mediation Academy
Danél is a senior social worker with 13 years of experience working with children and families. She holds a Master’s degree in Play-based Intervention from the University of Pretoria (2019) and has completed accredited family law mediation training through Mediation Academy. As a mediator, she also conducts Voice of the Child interviews to ensure children’s best interests are considered in divorce proceedings.
Through her work, Danél has seen firsthand how divorce and separation impact families. She recognizes the need for objective, supportive guidance to help parents make informed decisions that serve their unique family system. She is especially passionate about creating emotionally safe spaces for children, allowing them to thrive even after their parents’ divorce.
Outside of her professional role, Danél maintains balance through an active and creative lifestyle while nurturing meaningful connections with loved ones. She believes in the importance of self-care, recognizing that both children and adults can only thrive when they have a healthy state of mind and well-being.
Mari Pieterse
MEd (Ed Psych)
University of Johannesburg (UJ)
BEd (Ed Psych)
University of South Afrika (UNISA)
HED (Postgraduate)
University of South Afrika (UNISA)
FDE (Spec Ed)
University of South Afrika (UNISA)
BA
University of South Afrika (UNISA)
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mediator (Family Law)
(80h Family Law Mediation training)
Mediation Academy
Voice of the Child Practitioner
Inspire2Strive
Mari is an Educational Psychologist in private practice with 16 years of experience. Over the years, she has witnessed firsthand the challenges families face when navigating separation or divorce. One of the most pressing issues she identified is the breakdown in communication between parents, often leaving children caught in the middle.
Through her own life experiences, she strongly believes that effective communication has the power to benefit everyone in countless ways. This belief, along with her passion for fairness and the well-being of children, led her to incorporate family law mediation as another branch of her services. By providing a structured and impartial space for parents, she aims to help them address conflicts, make informed decisions, and co-parent in a way that minimizes stress for their children.
Outside work, she finds joy in spending time in nature, painting with watercolor, and cherishing moments with her loved ones. These passions bring her balance and inspiration, allowing her to approach her work with renewed energy and compassion.
Adv Nosipho P Shabangu
BA Social Work
University of Durban Westville
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
UNISA
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management
University of Pretoria
Nosipho has been a Social Worker for the past 23 years. She worked at SANCA for three years. She then joined the Durban Children Society for two years. Nosipho also worked in social development for two years.
She spent 14 years working at the Family Advocate Office, which mainly focuses on family law.
Nosipho is an admitted Advocate of the High Court of South.
She has extensive training and experience in mediation, which includes conducting voice of the child interviews, mediating settlement agreements between divorcing parents, and drafting parenting plans and Parental Rights and Responsibility Agreements. She is also involved in the drafting of phase in contact for parents who do not have a relationship with their children and facilitating supervised contact.
We are optimists who love to work together
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