In response to the Gauteng High Court Directive on civil matters, including family matters, but with the focus on RAF (Road Accident Fund) matters, SAAM is pleased to announce a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing our role as a Recognised Mediation Organisation (RMO).

 

In addition to our Family Mediator Panel, we will be launching a dedicated RAF Mediator Panel This will cater both to mediators already accredited in family mediation who wish to add RAF accreditation, and to practitioners seeking RAF-only accreditation.

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What SAAM Will Do:

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• Publish RAF & Family Mediator Panels
  SAAM will display public lists of accredited RAF and family mediators on our website.

• Maintain Mediator Data
  The panels will be updated regularly to reflect current qualifications, specialisations, and contact information as required in terms of the High Court Directive.

• Quarterly Statistical Reporting
  We will collect and submit required statistical data—using Annexure C formats—to the courts every three months.

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Requirements

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• Accreditation Steps: Complete your RAF accreditation, including training and submission of required documentation to SAAM (proof of relevant training, supervised mediation, membership fees, affidavit, etc.).

• Ongoing Compliance: Maintain accurate, up-to-date mediator information in your SAAM profile. Also submit statistical data after each RAF mediation using SAAM’s Mediator’s Statistical Report Form.

• Procedure Adherence: Follow the processes outlined in the High Court Directive and Mediation Protocol, including Rule 41A notices, Mediator’s Report (Annexure D to the Protocol), and reporting protocols.

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