DA Raises Alarm Over Overburdened Social Workers in South Africa

Where the DA says it is concerning that social and auxiliary social workers are forced to handle an average of 100 cases each month, about 40 more than the ideal caseload. This is due to budget constraints hampering the filling of critical posts. The DA’s, Bridget Masango, says as of 30 June 2024, the Department of Social Development had only 44-thousand-525 social workers, and nine-thousand-652 child and youth care auxiliary workers: