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Submission Number: 175
Submission ID: 1171
Submission UUID: 0b21a7aa-e26e-4c1b-a39c-e099175961b3
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Wed, 06/18/2025 - 10:05
Completed: Wed, 06/18/2025 - 10:13
Changed: Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:01
Remote IP address: 41.13.116.248
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Ms. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Langa |
| Firstname | Oniccah mokholoana |
| LangaOK@dsd.limpopo.gov.za | |
| Mobile | 0607579354 |
| Institution | Mahwelereng social development |
| Biosketch | Oniccah Mokholoana Langa is a seasoned social worker and social crime prevention supervisor based at the Mahwelereng suboffice in Limpopo, South Africa. Born in Mapela Fothane Village, she holds a BA in Social Sciences with Honours from UNISA. With over two decades of experience, she has served in various roles across NGOs, health institutions and correctional services including as an HIV/AIDS project manager, medical social worker, and NGO sub-district coordinator. She has also undergone training in HIV/AIDS management, organizational capacity development, executive leadership programme and is a certified trainer of social workers and stakeholders. Langa currently supervises social workers and is affiliated with professional bodies such as SAPSAC and the South African Clinician Society. A dedicated mother of four and community leader, she has served in multiple school governance bodies and remains committed to advancing justice, social development and ethical leadership. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | Social work and the achievement of SDGs in Mahwelereng |
| Theme Selection | THEME 2: Social Work and the Achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) |
| Subtheme TWO Selection | SUB 2.1 Social work’s contribution toward global sustainability and equity goals. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | Social dialogue is critical to the achievement of sustainable development goals, especially in a country facing complex social, economic and environmental challenges like South Africa. However, adversarial cultures and fragmented collaboration continue to hinder progress. Social work, situated at the intersection of government, civil society and communities, offers a unique platform to promote inclusive engagement, equity and resilience. This abstract explores how institutional capacity, policy reform, education and active citizen participation can transform social dialogue from conflict to collaboration. It highlights the urgency of addressing issues such as youth unemployment, education quality, the impact of state grants and labour market dualism. Through a developmental and rights-based lens, the role of social workers in fostering trust, promoting talent mobility and ensuring policy responsiveness is examined. The abstract emphasizes civil society’s role in holding leadership accountable and the need for coordinated stakeholder action. It calls for a reinvigorated vision of shared governance underpinned by ethical leadership, social innovation and professional integrity. This contribution aligns with the conference’s theme by reinforcing the importance of peacebuilding, justice and sustainable development through social work practice and advocacy. |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Fikile |
| Lastname | Xaba |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | |
| Status | Pending Review |
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| Status | Pending Review |