Efficient, Fair, and Effective Dispute Resolution Since 1996.

Since 1996, AFSA has been at the forefront of arbitration and mediation in Southern Africa. Independent, experienced, and internationally recognised, we resolve disputes efficiently and with integrity.

Arbitration

AFSA administers arbitration with neutrality and expertise, delivering binding resolutions under rules aligned with global best practice.

Facilities

AFSA offers world-class venues to support seamless dispute resolution, in-person or online. Our facilities ensure comfort, efficiency, and a high-quality experience for every participant.

Training

Through the AFSA Training Academy, we advance the future of dispute resolution with programmes presented by industry experts for lawyers, corporate counsel, and aspiring ADR practitioners. Our training modules prepare the next generation of specialists and embed best practices across the industry

AFSA delivers efficient dispute resolution across commercial, domestic, and international matters, backed by a reputation built over decades.

About us

AFSA administers trusted, confidential dispute resolution across Southern Africa and beyond, managing domestic and international disputes through world-class mediation, arbitration, and related processes with integrity and efficiency.

The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA) is a non-profit dispute resolution authority that administers and manages the confidential resolution of a wide range of domestic and international disputes through administered mediation, arbitration, and related processes. AFSA’s head office is in Sandton, Johannesburg, with branch offices in Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, and the Garden Route.

News & Insights

Panel Discussion on AI-Based Evidence in Arbitration

AFSA–LSN Namibia Seminar, Windhoek

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LAW (London Arbitration Week) 1-5 December

Latest Insight Articles

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