Easter is a time of reflection, celebration, and connection with family and loved ones. For many, it also comes with increased spending— travel, food, gifts, church events, and entertainment. While the holiday holds deep spiritual meaning, it can quietly disrupt your finances if not managed carefully. This is why financial planning during Easter is not…
We have gathered our best fish dishes for Easter celebrations, some the perfect accompaniment to a roast spread and others a lighter lunch if you’d prefer to save room for more chocolate. From traditional bakes to flavourful barbecued bream and sizzling sea bass, we have provided options to satisfy everyone. Easter is a time of…
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…
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…
YSWN 16th June 2025 Chapter Launch Pictures: Free snaps taken at the YSWN FS Chapter 2025/26 Leadership Induction. Enjoy! YSWN FS Event Pictures: Leadership Induction Procession (Video): (YouTube Video Link) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnFZ0wHaJxw&t=46s The launch event was made…
Young Social Workers Network Free State Chapter commemorated Child Protection Week 2025 by hosting a Psycho-education capacitation training in partnership with Tswellang Special School in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. National Child Protection Week is commemorated nationwide annually to raise awareness of children’s rights as articulated in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Children’s…
Social media giant TikTok is being investigated over how it uses children’s data – as a separate probe claimed it was earning money from live-streamed sex performances by girls aged just 15. The China-owned video platform takes a cut of around 70% from ‘emoji gifts’ paid by men to watch shows by women in…
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…
Kinship parenting has long been a cornerstone of South African family life. Rooted in cultural traditions of collective responsibility and care, it reflects the resilience and generosity of communities coming together to raise children. While it has its share of challenges, the joys and rewards often make it a deeply fulfilling experience. This article explores…
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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