Recent studies from the University of Johannesburg and the Human Sciences Research Council paint a stark picture: a significant number of children in our country are growing up without daily contact with their fathers. With approximately half of South African children living without their fathers' regular presence, and over 60% not living with their biological fathers, experts are highlighting the profound social and developmental challenges this situation presents. Justice organisation - Sonke Gender Justice, Co-Executive Director, Bafana Khumalo explains the critical role of fathers and the benefits their presence brings to society... 

<p>Recent studies from the University of Johannesburg and the Human Sciences Research Council paint a stark picture: a significant number of children in our country are growing up without daily contact with their fathers. With approximately half of South African children living without their fathers' regular presence, and over 60% not living with their biological fathers, experts are highlighting the profound social and developmental challenges this situation presents. Justice organisation - Sonke Gender Justice, Co-Executive Director, Bafana Khumalo explains the critical role of fathers and the benefits their presence brings to society...&nbsp;</p>

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