The Centre for Social Development in Africa
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The Centre for Social Development in Africa at UJ is dedicated to basic, applied and strategic research in social development and developmental welfare.
University of Johannesburg
Joined July 2015
🎉 This year, we celebrate 21 years of the CSDA! From transformative research to shaping social development in SA & beyond, it’s been a journey of impact, growth & vision. 📖 Read our CSDA at 21 Years Special Report & share widely 👉 https://t.co/SsHiJCuLVD
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At #SocialSummit2025, Prof Leila Patel & Prof. Lauren Graham joined global partners @icsw_global @IASSW_AIETS and @IFSW for the session "Integrated Social Policy as a Core Driver of Sustainable Development" to discuss how coherence across sectors builds equity & resilience
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At #SocialSummit2025, speakers—incl. Mahesh Chougule (Thammasat University)—called for universal, rights-based #SocialProtection as a pillar of just societies. Session hosted by @IASSW_AIETS
#SocialDevelopmentSummit #ICSD2025
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Today at #SocialSummit2025 → “Linking Social Protection with Labour Market Programs, Employment & Services" Hosted with @The_DSD & @UNRISD 🕙 6 Nov | 10:00–11:15 | Room 105 Exploring how linking #SocialProtection with #DecentWork accelerates #SDG1 progress.
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At #SocialSummit2025 the ICSD, @IASSW_AIETS , @icsw_global & @IFSW delivered a powerful joint statement—presented by Prof Antoinette Lombard—calling for stronger investment in human capital & integrated social policy. Read more 🔗 https://t.co/JJ3ExiZ9A3
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Day 2 at #ICSD2025: Powerful discussions on inclusion, social protection, and sustainable development — driving global action toward a fairer, more just world. 🌍 #SocialSummit2025
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New evidence shows combining cash and support boosts livelihoods and stability. Investing in people pays off. 💸🌏 https://t.co/GFCEUIYRt6 💻 Leila Patel, @go2uj
#Politics
theconversation.com
South Africa is looking for ways to use social grants to promote economic inclusion.
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In South Africa, unemployment isn’t just idleness; it’s unpaid labour. Every day, millions hustle to survive a job market that gives nothing back. The cost of hope is breaking people. #UnemploymentCrisis #JoblessButWorking #SouthAfrica #EconomicJustice #YouthUnemployment Read on
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Call for abstracts! The International Society for Child Indicators invites abstract proposals for the 2026 conference. 🟢Call: https://t.co/KKV8v5onIc 🟢Event: https://t.co/Y8gqzC5wE7 🟢Submit by 11/5 #ChildIndicators #ChildHealth #ChildPoverty #ChildWellbeing #SocialWorkResearch
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The CSDA is proud to be presenting at the policy colloqium "From Grants to Growth: Social Development Charts New Path to Empower South Africans Beyond Welfare" hosted by @The_DSD
nowinsa.co.za
At the Policy Colloquium, DSD & SASSA unveiled new steps to transform welfare into economic opportunity. Stories Shaping South Africa Today.
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Happening Today | Policy Colloquium 2025 “From Grants to Growth: Shaping the Future of Social Protection” The Department of Social Development is charting a new path for South Africa’s social protection system, one that links grants to growth and empowers citizens to move from
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The lineup includes 🔹Leila Patel, #ICSD President (@go2uj) 🔹Katja Hujo, @UNRISD 🔹Michael Sherraden, @WashU & CSD 🔹Jin Huang #WashU & CSD 🔹@SrinivasTata, @UNESCAP 🔹Stephen Kidd, @DevPathways 🔹Manohar Pawar #ICSD former President (@CharlesSturtUnihe) https://t.co/OVuuninflD
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Join the new Global Perspectives on Justice and Welfare hybrid course connecting learners from 🇧🇷🇮🇳🇬🇪🇩🇰🇿🇦🇪🇺 to explore welfare, justice & social change. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/VdEMbIQiVs... Contact Dr Khanya Ndhlovu at kndhlovu@uj.ac.za for assistance with your application
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Each October, we honour Prof Tessa Hochfeld’s legacy through the bursary fund that bears her name 🌿 This year’s newsletter celebrates 3 inspiring recipients — Tshegofatso, Yibanathi & Ntsako — whose work advances gender & social justice in 🇿🇦 Read more👉 https://t.co/urayaWUN1m
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Join the new Global Perspectives on Justice and Welfare hybrid course connecting learners from 🇧🇷🇮🇳🇬🇪🇩🇰🇿🇦🇪🇺 to explore welfare, justice & social change. Learn more 👉 https://t.co/VdEMbIQiVs... Contact Dr Khanya Ndhlovu at kndhlovu@uj.ac.za for assistance with your application
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📢 Join the @ICSDOfficial Africa Branch Webinar Series 🗓 23 October 2025 🕐 13h00–14h30 Prof Mziwandile Sobantu @go2uj will present: "The Relevance of Housing to Social Work and the Humanities: A Sustainable Development Goals Analysis" Register here: https://t.co/YvX0QEvSir
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📖 Caring Fathers in the Global Context explores how fathers worldwide take on caregiving, showing care as a shared, gender-inclusive journey. CSDA Director Prof Sadiyya Haffejee co-authored a chapter in the book. The book is available with open access
bristoluniversitypressdigital.com
"Caring Fathers in the Global Context" published on 24 Jul 2025 by Policy Press.
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📢Call for Applications: Fully Funded PhD Fellowships Passionate about renewable energy, social development & community participation?🌍 The COM-PRES Project (UJ, UCT & SDU) is offering 3 fully funded PhDs starting Jan 2026 📅 Deadline: 30 Sept 2025 🔗 https://t.co/qEAhTSoIgQ
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📢 What does social progress mean to you? 🟠 Equal opportunity 🔵 Decent work for all 🟡 Dignity & justice 🌍 Share your vision ahead of the Second World Summit for Social Development. Take the 1-min survey 👉 https://t.co/qrN2NScItJ
#SocialSummit2025
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