Welcome to SAAM
The South African Association of Mediators, also known as SAAM, is a registered Non-Profit Organisation (NPO) that acts as a professional regulatory body for its members.
SAAM is a Member Organisation for Family Mediators
Proudly, SAAM is a founding member of the National Accreditation Board for Family Mediators (NABFAM). In accordance with this, SAAM occupies two seats on the NABFAM Executive Board. As part of the process of defining and adopting sound standards, the executive committee sought to align South African Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) standards with international best practices.
As such SAAM accreditation aims at supporting standards consistent with that of the International Mediation Institute (IMI). Fundamentally SAAM’s contribution to the complex and valued function of the practice of mediation in South Africa is based on solid foundations. These foundations are upheld by sound education and the training of mediators. Driven to transform as a current and up-to-date organisation continually.
Introducing the
SAAM-Kaelo
Referral Project
Are you a SAAM Accredited Mediator passionate about helping families navigate conflict towards peaceful solutions? Are you eager to expand your practice and make a lasting impact?
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SAAM would like to introduce our newest initiative, the SAAM-Kaelo Referral Project.
This initiative connects SAAM Accredited Mediators with family dispute referrals through the esteemed Kaelo Employee Assistance Program, providing exclusive referrals to expand your practice and make a lasting impact.
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Why Choose
SAAM Accreditation?
Expertise: Gain access to cutting-edge mediation techniques and training resources.
Recognition: Showcase your commitment to excellence in family law mediation.
Network: Connect with a dynamic network of like-minded professionals.
Impact: Empower families to find peaceful resolutions and minimise conflict.
Protection: Safeguard yourself and your clients by adhering to SAAM’s Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility for Accredited Mediators.
Book our Latest Webinar
About our Webinar
Are you a family mediator or legal professional wondering how the new two-pot pension system will impact divorce settlements and the division of pension interests?
Join Us on 11 October 2024!
Our upcoming webinar, "The New Two-Pot Pension System and its Impact on Divorce Negotiations," will give you a practical viewpoint at how these changes may affect divorce cases.
Meet Our Speaker: Elana van den Berg
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Elana van den Berg is the Legal and Technical Consulting Manager at Momentum Corporate. She holds a BProc and LLB, has been a Certified Financial Planner® since 2003, and has an Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in financial planning. Elana began her legal career as an attorney in 1997, specialising in labour law and retirement funds. Since joining Momentum in 2017, she has actively contributed to industry bodies, including the Pension Lawyers Association, IRFA, and the Financial Services Conduct Authority, helping to shape legislation and public policy.
What You’ll Learn:
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Crafting Divorce Orders That Work with Pension Funds
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Learn the key elements that make a divorce order valid and enforceable by pension funds.
Changes to the Definition of 'Pension Interest'
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Stay up to date on how the definition of "pension interest" is changing and what it means for divorce settlements.
Impact of the Two-Pot Retirement System on Divorces
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Get a clear understanding of the new two-pot system and how it will affect the distribution of pension interests in divorce cases.