Positive, consistent fatherhood and the presence of male role models are being positioned as critical, preventative tools in tackling South Africa's high rates of violence. With over 60% of South African children growing up without their biological fathers, initiatives such as the Heartlines Fathers Matter
campaign highlight that "social fathers"—uncles, grandfathers, and mentors—are essential in modeling non-violent behavior, empathy, and emotional control for the next generation. That’s what we’re discussing this evening in our After 8 segment as we look to unpack the role of fathers and father figures in reducing violent behaviour in the country.

Positive, consistent fatherhood and the presence of male role models are being positioned as critical, preventative tools in tackling South Africa's high rates of violence. With over 60% of&nbsp;South African children growing up without their biological&nbsp;fathers, initiatives such as the Heartlines Fathers Matter campaign highlight that "social fathers"&mdash;uncles, grandfathers,&nbsp;and mentors&mdash;are essential in modeling non-violent behavior,&nbsp;empathy, and emotional control for the next generation.&nbsp;That&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re discussing this evening in our After 8 segment&nbsp;as we look to unpack the role of fathers and father figures in&nbsp;reducing violent behaviour in the country.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope