Where Are the Social Workers?
One of the Batho Pele (or “People First”) principles on which government prides itself is “access”. When public officials are inducted into their work portfolios, the eight...
Category: Imelda Diouf
Why Families are the Economy’s Building Block
In all the talk about economic policies, the family is usually ignored. Yet, it is the family that should be a basis for economic development, argues IMELDA DIOUF....
Now Is The Time To Focus On Families
Now that the worst of the coronavirus crisis seems to be behind us, it’s time to place a focus on families, argues IMELDA DIOUF. Congratulating ourselves...
The Church Must Meet New Family Realities
In his article, “Marriage no longer means the same”, Fr Chris Townsend reflected on the different understandings of marriage of the state and the Church. He made...
Looting SA: The Great Betrayal
The South African Constitution has been touted as one of the best in the world. Constitutional rights are frequently expressed during community and sector protests, by the...
Back to the Basics Now!
Go back to your households, your homes, your families. Go back to the place of resilience, of strength, of support—or possibly go back to the place of...
