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At the Crossroads of Care: When Social Work Meets Indigenous Knowledge Systems.

ByDr Jameo Calvert March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

On paper, the process of care appears orderly and coherent. A client presents, an assessment is conducted, a care plan is developed, and interventions are implemented. It is a system built on structure, documentation, and measurable outcomes. Yet, in practice, the lived realities of care in South Africa rarely conform to this linear model What…

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Social Work Month Reflection: From Cultural Sensitivity to Epistemic Practice

ByYSWN Editorial Team March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

”Social Work Month invites us, each year, to pause and reflect on the profession we are building, the values we claim to uphold, and the realities we continue to confront in practice. It is a moment not only of celebration, but of honest reckoning. Dr Jameo Calvert’s contribution, At the Crossroads of Care, arrives at…

Press Release;The Social Worker Magazine 7th Edition

ByYSWN Editorial Team March 27, 2026

This seventh edition marks more than a publishing milestone — it marks a declaration of intent. The Social Worker Magazine was never meant to be a passive publication. It was conceived as a platform of conscience. A space where practice meets politics, where lived experience meets scholarship, and where African social workers reclaim authorship over…

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OFFICIAL INAUGURATION OF THE SECOND EXECUTIVE OF THE YOUNG SOCIAL WORKERS NETWORK SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY (YSWN SADC) – KINGDOM OF LESOTHO CHAPTER

ByPuseletso Mpeisa September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

The Young Social Workers Network Southern African Development Community (YSWN SADC) -Kingdom of Lesotho Chapter will convene its second executive installation (official inauguration for 2025/2026) on 6th September 2025 at Cynthia Guest Lodge, Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho. The Young Social Workers Network Kingdom of Lesotho chapter (YSWN LSO) is a duly network-affiliated structure of the…

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Young Social Workers Network Free State chapter officially launches

ByYSWN Editorial Team June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Young Social Workers Network Free State chapter is officially launching on the 8th of June 2025. The incoming 2025/26 leadership cohort will be formally introduced to the social work fraternity on Sunday. Social Work colleagues who are especially geographically located in Bloemfontein, Free State, SA, can attend the launch; however, we highly advise that they…

📌Great News, ASASWEI DEADLINE EXTENSION

ByYSWN Editorial Team May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Dear ASASWEI Community, 📌Great News, DEADLINE EXTENSION! The abstract submission deadline has been ‼️‼️EXTENDED to 30 June 2025‼️‼️. Click here 👉🏾https://asaswei.org.za/2025/ We are also aware of the current issues accessing the conference website. Don’t worry, our developer is working on it, and we apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience! Kind regards, ASASWEI…

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Welcome Back: Supporting Young People Through the Challenges of a New School Year

ByLwazi Mavuso January 20, 2025January 20, 2025

As the new academic year begins, students face not just new classrooms and teachers but a host of emotional and social challenges that can feel overwhelming. For young people, this transition often brings a mix of excitement and stress, especially for those navigating a new curriculum, adapting to unfamiliar schools, or settling into new environments…

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2,198 SOCIAL WORKERS REMOVED FROM SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND’S REGISTER

ByYSWN Editorial Team December 12, 2024December 12, 2024

2,198 people did not renew their registration with Social Work England ahead of the November 30th deadline, and will now be removed from the register. One week after the registration renewal deadline, the regulator has now confirmed that 97.4% of social workers completed their registration in time. This means there are now 102,888 social workers registered to…

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Our Delayed Festive Season Issue 4 is finally OUT!

ByYSWN Editorial Team December 9, 2024December 9, 2024

#Editorial_Note It is an honour to welcome you to this special edition of our magazine, a reflection of the journey we have shared over the past two years. As the Editor-in-Chief of the Young Social Workers Network (YSWN), I am filled with pride as I look back at our collective achievements and the stories that…

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ByYSWN Editorial Team October 2, 2024

Download the New Z83 Application Form – PDF Download the new editable Z83 application form to apply for National and Provincial Government Department Jobs. Click here to download the editable Z83 Form The new Z83 application form should be used exclusively by individuals in possession of an original Identity Document or an official passport who wish to apply for…

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