Youth
How we can overcome bullying and build safer schools
Through initiatives involving young people, communities, education and law enforcement, dedicated South Africans are working to reduce violence and inspire empathy and trust.
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Rethinking Fatherhood, Gender, and Masculinity in South Africa: A Symposium on Youth Perspectives
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.
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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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Exploring Fatherhood: Perspectives from a Youth Deanery
Members of the Roman Catholic Youth North Deanery reflect on the transformative roles of fathers and mentors, inspired by the Fathers Matter programme.
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Fathers Matter gets the ball rolling with athletes in Jhb
“We want players to be good sportspeople on the field and good fathers and role models off it.” – Bruce Nadin, Stellenbosch FC Chaplain
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“Are we a seed in our father before we're in our mother's womb?”
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.
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How to have a healthy social father relationship
Nkosinathi Sixabayi’s life was changed for the better by the men who were social fathers to him, and as an adult he is now intentional about being a positive, safe role model for other children too.
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It takes a village – and social fathers are here for the fatherless
Social fathering is about carrying the "essence" of positive fatherhood into all of life. When men step up as positive role models for children who aren't their biological kids, it reflects the beauty of community.
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Focusing on youth is next for Fathers Matter
Unsettling research findings and critical conversations on youth and fatherhood were the talk of the day at the Fathers Matter Youth Message Design Workshop.
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