Dads Connect Fun Day in Pictures

On 29 October 2025, Heartlines, in partnership with the University of the Witwatersrand School of Governance hosted the Rethinking Fatherhood, Gender, and Masculinity in South Africa symposium.

Fathers Matter wasn’t created to invalidate the important role that mothers play. We want to highlight and support the positive and active role fathers and men play in the lives of children, in order to lessen the risks linked to the absence of fathers or positive male role models.

Watch the story of how a biking club in Soweto is encouraging men to show up and share their lives and passions (including biking) with their children.

It’s not in the boardroom, at the office or on the sports field where a father matters most, but right at home, says Zane Meas.

Watch the highlights of Fathers Matter's work with PSL team Stellenbosch FC.

For boys who are growing up without their fathers around, male mentorship gives them important support and positive role models.