Media coverage – Fathers Matter

How the 'tragic phenomenon' of deadbeat dads in South Africa is having 'a detrimental effect on society'

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently implored South African men to step up their responsibilities to their children and families as a way of lessening some of the burdens shouldered by women in South Africa. This is a complex issue, and "stepping up" may not be that easy - but there are practical ways to encourage and equip fathers to become more involved.

The Morning Show Interview: My journey as a father

Fathers Matter Ambassador Mahlatse Mashua joined The Morning Show's William Lehong to chat about his journey as a father, and why he believes that fathers matter.

The Morning Show Interview: What I've learnt as a father

Fathers Matters Ambassador Michael Mol joined The Morning Show's William Lehong to speak about what he's learnt as a father, and why the role of a father is important.

The Morning Show Interview: Why fathers matter

Watch Heartlines' Olefile Masanagane and Garth Japhet in conversation with The Morning Show's William Lehong about why fathers matter.

Fatherhood, the Church and the First Thousand Days

This webinar series connects the dots between government, faith communities and society, with perspectives from local government representatives, researchers, and both church and NGO leaders. Sikunye is calling South Africa to embrace a Whole of Society Approach (WoSA) and to join the conversation on the subject of Fatherhood, the Church and the First Thousand Days.

Enter the My Father Essay Writing competition for 13 to 30 year olds

The Heartlines and FunDza Literacy Trust competition aims to get young people more engaged with the issue of fatherhood

Apartheid laws created the misery that SA’s children and their caregivers find themselves in

The Children’s Institute of UCT references Heartlines' Fathers Matter work on fathers in their research on bullying amongst children.

FM Ambassadors

We’re excited to be partnering with Mahlatse Mashua, Loyiso Bala, Mmusi Maimane and Michael Mol to spread the word about the Fathers Matter project.

Fathers Matter Networking Event #1: Overview

These networking events aim to facilitate connection and collaboration in this sector and, through that, to increase impact.

Exploring fatherhood in South Africa

On this Founding Father podcast episode, Heartlines CEO Dr Garth Japhet discusses his experience of fathering while managing a demanding career.

Partner profile: The Character Company

The Character Company is a long-term mentorship programme for young boys with absent fathers or no positive male role models in their lives.

Partner profile: Father a Nation

Father A Nation runs a variety of programmes to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models and to stand against gender-based violence.