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Raising boys without violence: Author Themba Dlamini confronts South Africa’s fatherhood crisis

Pastor and author Themba Dlamini argues that violence in South Africa is shaped long before it happens - in childhood, not just at the point of crime.

Calling on fathers to help eliminate violence

The Heartlines Fathers Matter campaign highlights how positive fatherhood and male role models can help prevent violence before it starts.

Fatherhood and SA's violence crisis

Author of Village Boy: A Memoir of Fatherlessness, pastor and father of four, Themba Dlamini and Heartlines Rep Craig Bouchier are in conversation with Rivash Soni Davnarayan about the role fathers and male role models play in the emotional development of children.

Heartlines shares how positive fatherhood is key to breaking cycles of violence

A new Heartlines report shares children’s honest voices on fatherhood and why presence matters in breaking cycles of violence.

New focus on fatherhood in tackling SA’s violence crisis

Themba Dlamini, author of Village Boy: A Memoir of Fatherlessness, pastor and father of four speaks to Angela Ludek about the impact of father absence.

Can the Fathers Matter programme help address GBV?

Heartlines Rep Seth Naicker discusses the role of men in ending gender based violence as well as the new strategies we need to put in place to make a shift on the crisis of GBV.

Manned Up Gender Dynamics at Varsity Studios

Partner profile: Manned Up Conversations

Manned Up Conversations is a platform is rooted in the belief that men are human beings who need support too – not just to heal, but to grow and take accountability for their well-being and nurture meaningful relationships.

Partner profile: Sivusisizwe Africa Initiative

Sivusisizwe Africa Initiative is a community organisation that supports adolescent boys who are being raised by single mothers without the physical presence or positive involvement of their biological fathers. Located in Umlazi township, they work with township-based primary and high schools to support participants who come from underserviced areas.

Partner profile: Parent Centre

The Parent Centre is dedicated to the prevention of violence against children. Its work focuses on empowering parents and caregivers to be confident in their role, to be responsible and involved parents who can build positive, loving relationships with their children and manage their children’s behaviour effectively and without using violence.