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The only private arbitrations which are not permissible (in terms of the Arbitration Act) (a) any matrimonial cause or any matter incidental to any such cause; or (b) any matter relating to status. Anything else can be resolved in terms of the Arbitration Act. Therefore, provided the arbitration is conducted in terms of the provisions of the Arbitration Act (there is a written agreement between the parties which provides for the issue to be adjudicated by a named panel and terms of reference), the award would be final and binding and only subject to review in very narrow circumstances.