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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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Ingrid Maseilane’s quest for women empowerment and community development goes international

ByYSWN Editorial Team October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

Written By Emily Mgidi From the quiet mining town of Koffiefontein in the Free State to the vibrant city of Bloemfontein, one thing that Ingrid Maseilane has always lived by is her unshakable belief in the power of people, and she’s drawn inspiration from that. Today, she’s a respected social service professional, an entrepreneur, and…

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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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IN PICS: Young Social Workers Network SA Launches The YSWN Free State Chapter

ByYSWN Editorial Team June 25, 2025June 27, 2025

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…

📌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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TIKTOK ‘profiting from sexual live streams’ involving children who ‘dance naked’

ByYSWN Editorial Team April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

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…

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Ethics and Best Practices: Artificial Intelligence and Social Work Education

ByKaren Magruder June 11, 2024June 11, 2024

By now, you have probably heard the buzz about the newly released artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot called ChatGPT, an online marvel that can instantly write poetry, crack jokes, and even spit out cohesive essays on virtually any topic. With more than one hundred million active users inundating the servers to capacity, ChatGPT is the fastest…

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Dispelling Misconceptions: What It Truly Means to Be a Professional Social Worker

ByImran Wani May 19, 2024May 20, 2024

The word “Social Worker” is not well understood, leading to the generalization of social work by society. Such perplexity that is felt resembles a jigsaw puzzle where a lot of pieces show that they match, yet, not all of them fit the right place. The roots of social work as a profession go back to…

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Africa mourns passing of Namibia’s Hage Geingob

ByYSWN Editorial Team April 6, 2024May 20, 2024

WINDHOEK, Tributes flooded in from African countries after former Namibian President Hage Geingob passed away earlier Sunday. In his message of condolences, Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi described Geingob as a true friend of Botswana. “We deeply value his support in building an extraordinary partnership our two countries and people enjoy today. We honor his legacy,…

Challenges Faced by Lesotho Social Workers

ByPuseletso Mpeisa April 6, 2024May 19, 2024

Social Work in Lesotho emerged in response to unjust socio-economic and political conditions, tackling issues like poverty, discrimination, unemployment, and violence. The development of social work training programs was prompted by significant disparities between rich and poor, rural, and urban populations, exacerbated by economic growth. The field began in 1976 with the establishment of the…

TIKTOK ‘profiting from sexual live streams’ involving children who ‘dance naked’

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