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Bloemfontein's call to action for families
This August, a community called Batho in Bloemfontein became the centre of a powerful conversation about fatherhood, accountability, and community.
Read more about Bloemfontein's call to action for familiesHow do we celebrate our young girls, not at the expense of the boy child?
The question of celebrating young girls without sidelining boys is a hot topic. And it deserves real thought, because the last thing we want is to solve one problem by creating another.
Read more about How do we celebrate our young girls, not at the expense of the boy child?How the women in my life have made me a better father
Many South African men are reshaping what it means to be a father. Their growth has not only been influenced by the men who came before them, but by the women who stepped in, stood beside them, and quietly shaped their understanding of care, love and responsibility.
Read more about How the women in my life have made me a better fatherConfronting the Fatherhood Crisis in North West
How theatre, film and honest conversation can help pastors, fathers and leaders across the North West to rebuild fatherless communities from within.
Read more about Confronting the Fatherhood Crisis in North WestSometimes, the courage try again is the greatest legacy of all
Lutho’s story reminds us that fatherhood is not always soft, and love is not always easy to recognise. But even in the cracks, even in the hard edges, there is something to be learned.
Read more about Sometimes, the courage try again is the greatest legacy of allEmpowering fathers in the Northern Cape
The Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in Kimberley in the Northern Cape was a time for fathers in the region to come together to be equipped, encouraged and challenged to be fathers who are present, active and positive in children's lives.
Read more about Empowering fathers in the Northern CapeThe father I needed, the grandfather my son got
Khulile's father showed love through work, not words. He put food on the table but missed every school play, every soccer game. Now retired, that same man doesn't miss a single match when his grandson plays. This contrast is something Khulile still finds difficult to come to terms with.
Read more about The father I needed, the grandfather my son gotPlaying Dad film premiere
The premiere of Playing Dad, the seventh installment in its Fathers Matter film series, brought together cast and crew, research and development contributors, corporate leaders and media partners. The evening was a celebration and a moment to reflect on the role of fathers in children's lives.
Read more about Playing Dad film premiere[PICS] Playing Dad Launch
Community, glamour, fun and, of course, popcorn were all part of the wonderful media launch of our latest Fathers Matter film Playing Dad at Nu Metro, Hyde Park on 4 June 2025.
Read more about [PICS] Playing Dad LaunchLessons learned on a path made of LEGO
Play is not soft work. It’s not a distraction from “real parenting”. It is parenting. When a child invites you into their world of play, they’re not asking for entertainment. They’re asking, “Will you take me seriously? Will you choose me?”
Read more about Lessons learned on a path made of LEGODeepening commitment to positive fatherhood in Soweto
“We are here to imagine a better future, one where every child knows the presence and love of a father," shared Heartlines' Olefile Masangane at the Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference in Dube, Soweto.
Read more about Deepening commitment to positive fatherhood in SowetoHow my father fathers vs. How my grandfather fathered
Parenting changes with every generation. What worked for one father might not work for another, and each dad brings his own unique touch to raising his kids.
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