This document discusses the emergence and development of social work education in Africa. It describes how social work education originated in response to colonial policies and needs, focusing on serving white populations. Over time, education expanded to train black social workers and address broader social issues. The document examines the history of social work education in South Africa and Zimbabwe in particular, noting it was originally driven by paternalistic ideas but has since broadened in scope and methods to be more community-focused in addressing social problems.