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Fathers learning to do their daughters' hair
“I trust daddy, but not when it comes to hair. He has no idea how hair works.” – Maisha Mashua
Maisha’s dad, Mahlatse Mashua, is on a mission to change that. He and some of his friends spent a morning with two professional hair stylists learning how to take care of their daughters’ hair. Watch their story.
Stories
We want men to have a positive impact in children's lives
For boys who are growing up without their fathers around, male mentorship gives them important support and positive role models.
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Sport and life come together at Stellenbosch FC
Watch the highlights of Fathers Matter's work with PSL team Stellenbosch FC.
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A happy Father’s Day for the dads of Alex
Making safe spaces for fathers and their children to spend time together in celebration of Father's Day.
Passing down biking passion to the next generation
Ahead of Father’s Day on 18 June, Heartlines partnered up with the Ride with a Boy Child initiative, hosted by the Greater Soweto Bikers, to support fathers and bikers who want to be more actively involved in their sons’ lives.
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Fathers can be great caregivers
Old ideas about what a father should be and do are changing. It’s important to start having important conversations about how fathers can be present and contribute more to their children’s lives than just money.
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Papa do my hair
Is haircare a woman's job? Mahlatse Mashua doesn't think so. When his daughter asked him to do her hair while his wife was away, he realised he needed to learn some practical skills.