Karen Botha Attorney

04/12/2025

Having turned her hardship into a powerful mission for tomorrow, as a survivor of gender-based violence and a mother navigating the challenges of having a so...

30/11/2025

27/11/2025

https://youtu.be/uHK2C6ScQrY?si=lO48Oc2PGWLWYDuO

Having turned her hardship into a powerful mission for tomorrow, as a survivor of gender-based violence and a mother navigating the challenges of having a son in witness protection for several years, this talk brings an important perspective on resilience, legacy and the enduring power of values. She shares her harrowing journey emphasising how her experiences shaped her understanding of justice, integrity, and the importance of standing up for what is right. She discusses the emotional toll of enduring the separation from her son who chose to speak out against corruption and wrong doing. Karen is a powerful voice in the fight against gender-based violence. As an accomplished attorney, skilled mediator, and passionate author, she brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. A survivor herself, Karen uses her journey to inspire change and advocate for those who feel unheard.

Having turned her hardship into a powerful mission for tomorrow, as a survivor of gender-based violence and a mother navigating the challenges of having a so...

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

My name is Karen Botha. I am a GBV survivor and an attorney, but those titles only scratch the surface of my story. Surviving gender-based violence changed m...

25/11/2025

A historical Case Study: How a War Was Avoided With Mediation, Not Muskets

In 1905, two global powers, Russia and Japan, were tearing each other apart in a brutal conflict. Both sides were exhausted, bankrupt, and on the brink of dragging half the world into the mess.

Enter an unlikely mediator: Theodore Roosevelt.

He didn’t wait for perfect timing.
He didn’t wait for both sides to “cool off.”
He dragged two enemies to the negotiating table and forced clarity, accountability, and consequence.

The result?
📌 The Treaty of Portsmouth
📌 A full ceasefire
📌 Lives saved
📌 A global conflict defused
📌 Roosevelt becoming the first American to win a Nobel Peace Prize for mediation.

The lesson is timeless and brutal in its simplicity:
💡 When people are entrenched, mediation isn’t optional, it’s the only thing that stops the bleeding.

At Dignified Dispute Resolution (DDR), we see the same dynamic every day:
Businesses collapsing over ego.
Families breaking under silence.
Organisations rotting because conflict gets buried instead of addressed.

History proved it:
When structured dialogue replaces aggression, people walk away with solutions, not scars.

DDR exists for that exact reason.
➡️ Commercial & family mediation
➡️ Organisational conflict management
➡️ Trauma-informed interventions
➡️ Nationwide mediators
➡️ The DDR Evolution Program™

If conflict is draining the life out of your story, there is a way forward, but it starts with a conversation.

🔗 www.ddrsa.co.za

31/08/2025

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT

🌟 Meet Karen Botha🌟 – a powerful voice in the fight against gender-based violence! As an accomplished Attorney, skilled Mediator, and passionate Author, she brings a wealth of experience and insight to the conversation. A survivor herself, Karen uses her journey to inspire change and advocate for those who feel unheard. Join us at TEDx to witness her compelling story and learn how resilience and advocacy can transform lives. Don’t miss the chance to be inspired!

Buy tickets here >>> https://www.quicket.co.za/events/328145-tedx-somerset-west/

💪 West

25/08/2025

I am honoured to have been invited to speak at this much-needed event on: The Connection Between Trauma & Toxic Relationships.

I am hoping this will coincide with a soft launch of my book: Trauma to TRIUMPH: How Healing Our Past Helps Us Lead, Connect, and Transform Our World.

Debby KempthorneRegistered Ecucational Psychologist, Special Interest In Trauma Karen BothaAttorney, Mediator and Director of Dignified Dispute Resolution. Author: “Trauma To Triumph” Dr Emma Louise BackeGender-Based Violence Researcher, Affiliate at the University of Cape Town’s Centre for Cr...

18/08/2025

23/07/2025

My name is Karen Botha. I am a GBV survivor and an attorney, but those ti...