The Centre for Social Development in Africa at UJ is dedicated to basic, applied and strategic research in social development and developmental welfare.
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📢 What will it take to turn promises of gender equality into meaningful change?
Join us for the 21st Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture with Prof Leila Patel, exploring women’s movements & the care agenda in 🇿🇦
📅 9 Nov | 5PM
📍 UJ & Online
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Concerned about injustice and inequality? 🌍
Explore global perspectives on justice and welfare through an international hybrid course at the University of Southern Denmark.
UJ students: Contact Dr Khanya Ndhlovu to apply [email protected]
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Dr. Leila Patel, @ICSDOfficial president, @csda_uj founder, CSD faculty director, and renowned #SocialDevelopment authority will deliver the 21st Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture on Nov. 9, 17:00 (SAST/9 AM central U.S.)
RSVP to stream the address: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…
🤝 CSDA’s Prof Lauren Graham is attending the SAYouth #NationalLeadershipConvening, where collaboration is key to tackling youth unemployment.
This is at the heart of the Basic Package of Support, connecting young people to support & opportunities.
🔗bpsforyouth.org.za/
Join Prof Leila Patel for the 21st Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture at the @go2uj exploring the achievements, broken promises and future of South African women's movements.
📅 09 November 2026
💻 Also streamed live on YouTube.
Register here: forms.office.com/r/tBpnxQkTF…
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📢 A LEGACY THAT CONTINUES
This November, join us for the 21st Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture, exploring the enduring relevance of women’s movements, care & social justice in South Africa today.
📅 11 Nov | 📍Ubuntu Chambers, UJ & online
🔗Register: forms.office.com/r/tBpnxQkTF…
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Join ICSD President Prof Leila Patel for the 21st Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture on South African women’s movements and the care agenda.
📅 9 November 2026 | 17:00–19:00
📍 UJ, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…
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📢 Research Spotlight: What happens when platform workers can’t work?
Research by CSDA’s Prof Lauren Graham & Khuliso Matidza explores the risks & insecurities faced by Uber drivers & Mr D delivery workers, and the need for social protection.
🔗journals.sagepub.com/.../10.…
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ANALYSIS | Behind every Uber ride and Mr D order is a worker asking, what if I can’t work?
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What happens when platform workers can’t work?
In this @News24 op-ed, CSDA’s Prof Lauren Graham, Khuliso Matidza & @oliver_meth_SA explore the risks and insecurities facing Uber drivers and Mr D delivery workers.
🔗Read more:news24.com/opinions/analysis…
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READ our latest analysis co-authoured @csda_uj & myself.
Behind every @Uber ride and Mr D order is a worker asking: what happens if I can’t work tomorrow?
The convenience of the gig economy comes at a cost workers can no longer afford to carry alone.
news24.com/opinions/analysis…
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Join us for an evening of reflection, dialogue and ideas inspired by a legacy of activism that continues to shape conversations about social justice.
📅 09 November 2026
⏰ 17:00–19:00
📍 Ubuntu Chambers, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, APK
Register here: forms.office.com/r/tBpnxQkTF…
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Helen Joseph’s legacy continues to raise important questions about women, equality, care and social justice.
This November, the CSDA at the University of Johannesburg invites you to the 21st Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture.
📢Research Spotlight
How did COVID-19 & the SRD grant affect informal traders in SA 🇿🇦?
Research by Sophie Plagerson & Senzelwe Mthembu explores how 60 informal traders adapted to the crisis & used the SRD to support their livelihoods & households.
🔗journals.sagepub.com/doi/ful…
📢 SOCIAL SECURITY FOR WORKERS | FINAL WEBINAR
Who gets a voice in shaping the rules for digital platform work?
🇧🇷 Our final webinar explores platform work in Brazil through two presentations.
📅9 October⏰17:30 -19:00
🔗 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
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Antoinette Lombard and Dorian Traube will discuss the future of #SocialWork, what it will take to renew the social contract, and how to train #SocialWorkers for what lies ahead. Michael Sherraden will moderate.
🗓️10/26, Noon
🗺️WashU + Zoom
RSVP: csd.wustl.edu/social-works-n…
#IASSW
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📢 What happens when you need social protection but don’t have a formal employer?
Our next Social Security for Workers webinar explores maternity protection for informal workers in India & South Africa’s SRD grant.
📅 7 Oct | 13:00–14:30 CET
👉 Register: bit.ly/4gUdSIN
🌍 9 contributors. 30 chapters. One international conversation.
What does it mean to practise social work radically and ethically?
Join us for the launch of The Routledge International Handbook of Radical, Ethical Social Work.
📅 9 Oct | 15:00 SAST
🔗 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
