Child Welfare South Africa Newsletter

FROM THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S (NED) DESK

Child Welfare South Africa (CWSA) has maintained the momentum of highlighting the need for child protection on all fronts. Child protection remains a priority for CWSA..

NASW-SA TO HOLD CONFERENCE

The first independent conference of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-SA) was held from 28 to 30 September 2011 in Durban. The theme of the conference was “Repositioning Social Service Professions for a Developmental State.”

BENNY OBAYI: ASIBAVIKELE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR FOR EASTERN CAPE

Benny Obayi is the Asibavikele: Let’s Protect Them Provincial Programme Coordinator for Eastern Cape Province.

REFLECTING ON CWSA’S JOURNEY ON MANDELA DAY

As the world reflected on Madiba’s legacy on his birthday this year, we at CWSA also took the opportunity to reflect on the journey that CWSA has travelled. Madiba’s values of selfless giving is what CWSA’s history is built on.

CONGRATULATING PRAVEEN SHAM ON HIS NEW APPOINTMENT

On behalf of the CWSA, the National Executive Director, Ashley Theron would like to congratulate Praveen Sham on his appointment as a co-chairperson of the Law Society of South Africa (LSSA) in March 2011.

Portia Malgas - CWSA National Board Staff Representative

Mrs Portia Malgas, the Provincial Manager for the Free State Portia Malgas is one of the two staff representatives on the CWSA National Board. She has a long history working at CWSA, starting as an Area Manager in 1996. She is currently the Provincial Manager of the Free State where she has highlighted the shortage of social workers as one of the biggest challenges.

“Children depend on us, and we will continue to fight for their protection by training more social workers that will be available to help when needed,” says Portia.

She has a wealth of leadership experience in Non-Profit Organisations, having led significant organisational change programmes and worked with the Department of Social Development.

Portia has a deep understanding of issues affecting children and utilises her experience and understanding to support member organisations in her province to deal both with personal and organisational challenges.

“Through the CWSA family I have seen myself grow and been able to change the lives of our children for the better, which is what I am most passionate about,” says Portia.

Portia holds a degree in Social Work from Walter Sisulu University, as well as Human Resources Management and Business Leadership diplomas from UNISA.

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