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Question 1: Write a report to the family advocate concerning Joelene Busy (the little girl)
SOCIAL WORKER REPORT – CHILD A (JOELENE BUSY)
To: The Family Advocate, Gauteng High Court
Attention: Adv AJ Botha
From: Registered Social Worker: S. Ngwenya
Registration Number: SW 04 7892 1234 (SACSSP)
Address: 78 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng
Date: 20 October 2026
RE: Joelene Busy (female, age 10) – Best interests of the child pending divorce proceedings
Introduction
I am a registered social worker practising in Comsvalley, Gauteng. I was requested by Adv AJ Botha,
Family Advocate, to compile a report concerning the minor children of the Busy family following an
incident of domestic violence on 20 September 2026 and subsequent divorce proceedings initiated by
Ms A Busy. This report focuses on Joelene Busy (age 10).
Source of information
Direct observations by the social worker before, during, and after the incident of 20 September
2026.
Attempted interviews with Joelene Busy (child unresponsive, refused to speak).
Observation of family interactions and home environment.
Police report (referred to but not attached).
No prior professional involvement with the family known to this social worker.
Background – living circumstances
Joelene Busy resides at 79 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng, a rural community. The household
comprises Ms A Busy (mother, reportedly frequent alcohol misuse), Mr B Busy (father, factory
worker and mechanic, seldom home), Joe Busy (brother, 16, substance user, school dropout), and Ms
C Busy (paternal grandmother, elderly, frail, lives separately in a Wendy house at the back).
Neighbourhood observations prior to the incident:
Mother seen intoxicated in street.
Unusual number of men visiting the house during the day.
No smell of home cooking; frequent takeaway deliveries.
Joelene observed as quiet, big eyes, clings to doll, smaller than peers, appears fearful when
mother looks at her.
Question 1: Write a report to the family advocate concerning Joelene Busy (the little girl)
SOCIAL WORKER REPORT – CHILD A (JOELENE BUSY)
To: The Family Advocate, Gauteng High Court
Attention: Adv AJ Botha
From: Registered Social Worker: S. Ngwenya
Registration Number: SW 04 7892 1234 (SACSSP)
Address: 78 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng
Date: 20 October 2026
RE: Joelene Busy (female, age 10) – Best interests of the child pending divorce proceedings
Introduction
I am a registered social worker practising in Comsvalley, Gauteng. I was requested by Adv AJ Botha,
Family Advocate, to compile a report concerning the minor children of the Busy family following an
incident of domestic violence on 20 September 2026 and subsequent divorce proceedings initiated by
Ms A Busy. This report focuses on Joelene Busy (age 10).
Source of information
Direct observations by the social worker before, during, and after the incident of 20 September
2026.
Attempted interviews with Joelene Busy (child unresponsive, refused to speak).
Observation of family interactions and home environment.
Police report (referred to but not attached).
No prior professional involvement with the family known to this social worker.
Background – living circumstances
Joelene Busy resides at 79 Boom Street, Comsvalley, Gauteng, a rural community. The household
comprises Ms A Busy (mother, reportedly frequent alcohol misuse), Mr B Busy (father, factory
worker and mechanic, seldom home), Joe Busy (brother, 16, substance user, school dropout), and Ms
C Busy (paternal grandmother, elderly, frail, lives separately in a Wendy house at the back).
Neighbourhood observations prior to the incident:
Mother seen intoxicated in street.
Unusual number of men visiting the house during the day.
No smell of home cooking; frequent takeaway deliveries.
Joelene observed as quiet, big eyes, clings to doll, smaller than peers, appears fearful when
mother looks at her.
