Degrees Held
- PhD (Psychology), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2019
- MSW (Clinical Practice) University of Natal, Durban, 2003
- BSocSc (Social Work) University of Cape Town, 1996
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Race and Racism
- Mental Health
- Trauma
- HIV/AIDS
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Clinical Social Work Practice
- Anti-oppressive Practice
- Addiction
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP(S)
- Registered Social Worker (SACSSP) sacssp.co.za
- ASASWEI
Selected Publications
Journal Articles
Chapters in Books
Journal Articles
- 2013 Raniga T. and Motloung S. The Economic and Psycho-social Challenges Experienced by Family Members Caring for People living with AIDS in their Homes in Bhambayi KZN, South Africa Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk 49(1): 87-100
- 2018 Maqutu L. and Motloung, S. Hidden Racial Attitudes within the Workplace: An Evaluation of Bester V Rustenburg Platinum Mine South African Journal of Human Rights 34(2): 254-267
- 2022 Dimba-Ndaleni N., Motloung, S. & Kasiram M. Social Workers’ Experiences of Working with Children and Youths at Child and Youth Care Centres in Durban Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk 58(1): 61-70
- Motloung, S. (2023) Navigating a Colonial Legacy and Issues of Race and Racism as a Social Work Academic. South African Journal of Social Work and Developmental Social Welfare 35(3):1-17
- Motloung, S. & Mzinyane B. (2023) Adapting the social work curriculum for relevance in a South African university: a collaborative autoethnography of social work academics during the KZNfloods. Social Work/ Maatskaplike Werk 59(4): 1-16
- 2018 Maqutu L. and Motloung, S. (2018) Hidden Racial Attitudes within the Workplace: An Evaluation of Bester V Rustenburg Platinum Mine South African Journal of Human Rights 34(2): 254-267 https://doi.org/10.1080/02587203.2018.1510093
- 2013 Raniga T. and Motloung S. (2013) The Economic and Psycho-social Challenges Experienced by Family Members Caring for People living with AIDS in their Homes in Bhambayi KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk 49(1): 87-100 https://doi.org/10.15270/49-1-78
Chapters in Books
- 2022 Mzinyane B. & Motloung S. Reflecting on Digital Summative Assessments during COVID-19 lockdown in a South African University: the accounts of Social Work academics. In: Ramrathan, L., R. Hoskins & V. Singaram (eds.) Assessment through Digital Platforms within Higher Education Studies. (2022): 249-270 (Alternation African Scholarship Book Series, Volume #12 – ISBN 978-0-9869937-2-5)
- Motloung, S. (2024). Reflections of a South African Social Work Academic and Practitioner During COVID-19: Managing Family, Work, and Personal Dynamics. In: Weimann-Sandig, N., Lutz, R. (eds) Family Dynamics, Gender and Social Inequality During COVID-19. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51237-7_15
Community Engagement
- (2014 -16), Child Protection in Emergencies (CPIE), Material Development, Lecturing and Review of Module 2
- (2011 to date), Community Based Work with Children and Youth (CBWCY), Module Coordination, Moderation and overall quality management
- 2010 to date), University of KwaZulu-Natal Community Outreach and Research (UKZNCore), committee member
- (2007 to date), South African Responsible Gambling Program (SARGF), Treatment Professional
Student Supervision
Honours
Masters
PhD
Honours
- I have graduated over 100, 4th Year NQF Level 8 Students
Masters
- Amile Khanyile 2013 Understanding the Challenges of Social Workers Working with Senior Citizens (Masters)
- Nombuso Dimba-Ndaleni 2021 The Experiences of Social Workers Working with Children and Youth in Child and Youth Care Centres in Durban (Masters)
- Masimbonge Shozi 2024 An exploration of black African students’ experiences of whiteness on their African racial identity in a South African University (Masters)
PhD
- Social Work 4th Year PhD Supervision (1 Student)