Fathers Matter and Stellenbosch FC
Video , Stakeholders“I can tell that having a father is really important, even though I grew up with no father” – Qobolwakhe Sibande (Stellenbosch FC footballer)
Stellenbosch FC has a ‘More than football’ programme that it uses to support the club’s players beyond their athletic performance. They recently used the Fathers Matter films and discussion resources to help the players have important conversations about their own father stories – and to dream about the fathers they want to be in the future.
Are you involved with a sports club?
Fathers Matter has a range of resources, both long and short options, that can help start important conversations about the impact that a positive, active father can have and how men and women can engage with their own father stories.
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Playing 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.
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[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.
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Creating safe spaces for men to share and learn
Creating spaces for men to share and learn together is an important part of Fathers Matter's work. The first Fathers Matter Ambassadors Conference was a meaningful moment for men to experience just this.
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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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