BSW3705
Assignment 2 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: July 2026
QUESTION 1
The main social problem in the video is the disappearance of two-year-old Omphile, but the
matter is much wider than one missing child because it raises serious concerns about child
safety, family care, protection systems and community responsibility. The video shows a
very young child who went missing while she was supposed to be safe in the care of her
family, which makes the case a child protection concern that needs urgent attention from the
police, social workers and the community (Eyewitness News, 2026). In South African law,
children have the right to be protected from maltreatment, neglect, abuse and harm, and this
means that a missing toddler must be treated as a child at high risk rather than only as a
police case (Children’s Act 38 of 2005).
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QUESTION 1
The main social problem in the video is the disappearance of two-year-old Omphile,
but the matter is much wider than one missing child because it raises serious
concerns about child safety, family care, protection systems and community
responsibility. The video shows a very young child who went missing while she was
supposed to be safe in the care of her family, which makes the case a child
protection concern that needs urgent attention from the police, social workers and
the community (Eyewitness News, 2026). In South African law, children have the
right to be protected from maltreatment, neglect, abuse and harm, and this means
that a missing toddler must be treated as a child at high risk rather than only as a
police case (Children’s Act 38 of 2005).
The case also shows the emotional pain and fear experienced by the family,
especially because the parents do not know whether Omphile has eaten, whether
she is warm, or whether she is safe in the cold weather. This kind of uncertainty can
disturb the family’s normal functioning because everyone is left shocked, confused
and emotionally drained while trying to understand what happened (Eyewitness
News, 2026). From an integrated social work view, the problem affects the child, the
parents, the grandmother, the wider family and the community, because social work
problems often need to be understood across individual, family and community
systems (Parsons et al., 1988).
The issue of caregiving responsibility is also important, although it must be
discussed carefully and without blaming the grandmother or the family. A two-year-
old child depends fully on adults for supervision, safety, food, warmth and protection,
so any disappearance of such a young child raises questions about how caregiving
arrangements can be strengthened in vulnerable households (Children’s Act 38 of
2005). At the same time, the video does not give enough facts to judge the family,
and a social worker must avoid unfair assumptions while still assessing the child’s
living situation, the supervision pattern and the safety risks in the home (Eyewitness
News, 2026).
The video also points to the need for strong community vigilance, because child
safety is not only the private duty of one family when a child disappears from a
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 2 2026
Unique number:
Due Date: July 2026
QUESTION 1
The main social problem in the video is the disappearance of two-year-old Omphile, but the
matter is much wider than one missing child because it raises serious concerns about child
safety, family care, protection systems and community responsibility. The video shows a
very young child who went missing while she was supposed to be safe in the care of her
family, which makes the case a child protection concern that needs urgent attention from the
police, social workers and the community (Eyewitness News, 2026). In South African law,
children have the right to be protected from maltreatment, neglect, abuse and harm, and this
means that a missing toddler must be treated as a child at high risk rather than only as a
police case (Children’s Act 38 of 2005).
Terms of use
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 81 278 3372
QUESTION 1
The main social problem in the video is the disappearance of two-year-old Omphile,
but the matter is much wider than one missing child because it raises serious
concerns about child safety, family care, protection systems and community
responsibility. The video shows a very young child who went missing while she was
supposed to be safe in the care of her family, which makes the case a child
protection concern that needs urgent attention from the police, social workers and
the community (Eyewitness News, 2026). In South African law, children have the
right to be protected from maltreatment, neglect, abuse and harm, and this means
that a missing toddler must be treated as a child at high risk rather than only as a
police case (Children’s Act 38 of 2005).
The case also shows the emotional pain and fear experienced by the family,
especially because the parents do not know whether Omphile has eaten, whether
she is warm, or whether she is safe in the cold weather. This kind of uncertainty can
disturb the family’s normal functioning because everyone is left shocked, confused
and emotionally drained while trying to understand what happened (Eyewitness
News, 2026). From an integrated social work view, the problem affects the child, the
parents, the grandmother, the wider family and the community, because social work
problems often need to be understood across individual, family and community
systems (Parsons et al., 1988).
The issue of caregiving responsibility is also important, although it must be
discussed carefully and without blaming the grandmother or the family. A two-year-
old child depends fully on adults for supervision, safety, food, warmth and protection,
so any disappearance of such a young child raises questions about how caregiving
arrangements can be strengthened in vulnerable households (Children’s Act 38 of
2005). At the same time, the video does not give enough facts to judge the family,
and a social worker must avoid unfair assumptions while still assessing the child’s
living situation, the supervision pattern and the safety risks in the home (Eyewitness
News, 2026).
The video also points to the need for strong community vigilance, because child
safety is not only the private duty of one family when a child disappears from a
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
