FILING PROCEDURE
The claimant's representative need to file the following documents at the Pretoria offices of AFSA, preferably by e-mail and should receive receipt thereof from AFSA, for a request to be considered "filed":
In matters where parties have agreed to the appointment (only) of an arbitrator / mediator by AFSA:
- A brief outline setting out the nature of the dispute including the quantum if any;
- A copy of the contract in dispute;
- A copy of the agreement to this effect concluded between parties after a dispute has arisen; and
- Proof of payment of the appointment fee to the amount of R 5, 000 (excl VAT) / R 5, 700 (incl VAT)
In AFSA administered matters in which the AFSA rules have been agreed between parties:
- Completed 'Request for Arbitration' Form;
- Copy of the contract in dispute;
- Statement of claim / brief outline of the dispute including quantum, if any – with reference to clause 4.2.3 – 4.2.6 of the rules;
- Proof of payment to the amount of R 1, 000 (excl VAT) / R 1, 140 (incl VAT) as filing fee OR the total 'first fee' as per the fee schedule
In a mediation matter in which the AFSA mediation process has been agreed between parties:
- A brief outline setting out the nature of the dispute including the quantum if any;
- A copy of the contract in dispute;
- A copy of the agreement to this effect concluded between parties after a dispute has arisen;
- Proof of payment to the amount of R 1, 000 (excl VAT) / R 1, 140 (incl VAT) as filing fee.
AFSA Bank Account details:
Bank: | NEDBANK |
Branch code: | 162245 |
Account number | 622022858 |
Account name: | The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa |