The persistent conversation both on and offline about absent fathers and fatherhood in general points to the fact that the presence of fathers in the lives of their children is incredibly important. Like mothers, fathers are pillars in the development of a child’s well-being because they often lay down the rules while providing both emotional and physical stability and security. According to Stats SA’s 2021 General Household Survey, “most children in South Africa live in non-standard family structures with mostly one of their biological parents” with statistics showing that twice as many children (76%) live with their mother compared to those who live with their fathers. Stats SA noted that black children between the ages of 0 – 17 years were the least likely to stay with their biological fathers. Between 74% and 92% of children across four races; white, black, Indian or Asian and coloured, in the country stay with their mothers. On today’s culture corner, we’re taking a look at the metrics of fatherhood in South Africa. CEO at Heartlines Dr Garth Japhet along with Clinical Psychologist Nsamu Moonga and Kgaugelo Habyane from the Manned Up Foundation join Lerato Mbele for the conversation.