In a recent feature by African Business Quarterly, Advocate Veerash Srikison and Fair Practice® are profiled for their pioneering role in reshaping dispute resolution in South Africa and beyond. The article traces the roots of Fair Practice® to Srikison’s personal experiences growing up under apartheid, where fairness was not guaranteed and dignity was often denied. Those early encounters with injustice shaped her belief that true resolution must do more than decide who is “right” — it must honour people, restore trust and rebuild relationships.
After leaving the traditional legal path, Srikison founded Fair Practice® in 2014 to offer an alternative that integrates law, psychology and negotiation. Her approach reframes mediation from a “soft” option into a strategic business tool that protects wellbeing, supports leadership and strengthens organisational culture.
The profile highlights how Fair Practice® works across multiple spheres: corporate and workplace mediation, family and community conflict, educational programmes, conflict and wellness design, and restorative dialogue processes. Each service places people — not just procedure — at the centre of resolution. As Srikison notes, “Fair practice means every voice is heard, especially those silenced by power imbalances.”
The article emphasises that the world of dispute resolution has changed dramatically. Cross-border digital mediation, rising regulatory pressures and a shift in employee expectations mean companies can no longer afford adversarial approaches that damage morale and culture. Investors, customers and talent increasingly evaluate organisations through the lens of fairness and trust.
Srikison believes that fairness is not an aspiration but a practical leadership strategy. When handled holistically, disputes become opportunities for insight, healing and stronger relationships. Mediation, she says, closes the gap between disagreement and collaboration: “Litigation could only have given them a winner and a loser. Mediation gave them a future together.”
Looking ahead, the article positions Fair Practice® as part of a broader movement toward African-rooted, human-centred conflict resolution — one that blends modern skills with long-standing traditions of consensus and dialogue. As Srikison concludes, “Every dispute in an organisation is a symptom; every resolution is a chance to restore humanity.”
To learn more about Advocate Srikison’s innovative approach and her vision for the future of mediation in Africa, you can read the full article here.
