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Submission Number: 9
Submission ID: 730
Submission UUID: f0fec086-4809-42c5-84c1-26ece6a93ab1
Submission URI: /2025/abstracts
Created: Wed, 03/12/2025 - 19:19
Completed: Wed, 03/12/2025 - 20:06
Changed: Fri, 04/25/2025 - 21:00
Remote IP address: 41.193.97.216
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English
Is draft: No
Current page: Complete
Webform: Abstract
| Title | Mr. |
|---|---|
| Lastname | Kabasia |
| Firstname | Onkemetse |
| Onkemetse.Kabasia@gauteng.gov.za | |
| Mobile | 0716874735 |
| Institution | Gauteng provincial government |
| Biosketch | Onkemetse Kabasia is a seasoned public sector executive with over 26 years in public service and 20+ years in management. As Deputy Director General for the Gauteng Department of Social Development since 2014, he leads Social Welfare Programs, Community Development Initiatives, and Regional & Institutional Programs. He holds an MBA (North-West University), a Bachelor of Social Science in Social Work (NWU), and postgraduate qualifications in Governance, Political Transformation (UVOFS), and Public Health (WITS). A former hospital CEO and Chief Director for Welfare Services, Onkemetse is a strategic leader committed to sustainable social impact, workforce advocacy, and transformative community development. |
| Is there a Second Presenter? | No |
| Title of Presentatation | South Africa's path to a developmental state: A managerial analysis of the Department of Social Development's transition |
| Theme Selection | THEME 3: Policy and Advocacy for Peace building, Environmental and Social Justice |
| Subtheme THREE Selection | SUB 3.1 Influencing policies that promote environmental sustainability and social equity. |
| Select your Presentation Type | Oral Presentation |
| Abstract | This study critically examines the transition of South Africa’s Department of Social Development from a welfare-oriented model to a developmental approach within the broader objective of establishing a developmental state. Through an in-depth analysis of policy documents, strategic plans, and historical data, the research investigates the managerial, strategic, and structural factors influencing this transition. Key barriers identified include policy incoherence, disparities in resource allocation, and capacity constraints, all of which have hindered the effective realization of the intended developmental shift. Anchored in South Africa’s socio-economic landscape, as articulated in the 1994 Reconstruction and Development Programme, this study contextualizes the transition within efforts to promote equitable development and reduce poverty and inequality. The literature review explores the theoretical foundations of transformative developmentalism and welfarism, drawing comparative insights from the East Asian development model, which has informed aspects of South Africa’s approach. Findings reveal a significant misalignment between policy objectives and actual outcomes, reinforcing path dependency rather than fostering self-reliance. The study argues that achieving transformative developmentalism requires a more integrated and coherent policy framework that aligns social development goals with inclusive and expansive economic policies. To address these challenges, the study recommends enhanced policy coherence, equitable resource distribution, and capacity-building interventions to strengthen the DSD’s ability to drive developmental outcomes and meaningfully contribute to reducing socio-economic disparities. This research contributes to the discourse on developmental state theory and transformational social policy by providing actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners in the social development sector. It underscores the necessity of structural reforms to ensure that South Africa’s social development agenda effectively aligns with the broader developmental state vision. |
| Title | DR |
| Firstname | SANDILE |
| Lastname | DHLUDHLU |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Practice |
| Status | Accepted |
| Title | Dr |
| Firstname | Samkelo |
| Lastname | Bala |
| Does the Abstract fit the selected Theme? | Yes |
| What Area does this Abstract Focus on? | Empirical Research |
| Status | Accepted |