In the 30 years that I’ve been involved in addressing some of our region’s most pressing health and social issues, including GBV, HIV/AIDS and child abuse, I have never encountered an issue that is as emotionally charged and resonant — with as many people across all sectors of our society […]
Tag: fatherhood
First movie in ‘Fathers Matter’ film series premieres on SABC 2 on Saturday night
The Fathers Matter film series, which aims to spark a national conversation about fatherhood through compelling movies, premiere’s on SABC 2 and TelkomOne at 8.30pm tomorrow (Saturday September 17) with the screening of Family Portrait, the first film in the six-part series. Family Portrait is the story of a struggling […]
Kendrick Brother film ‘Show Me The Father’ helps viewers ‘relate to God as the perfect Father’
By Leah MarieAnn Klett — Originally published in The Christian Post Everybody has a fatherhood story, whether good or bad, and every person’s identity and beliefs about God are profoundly connected to that relationship. That’s according to filmmaker Stephen Kendrick, who, with his brother Alex, is behind the forthcoming documentary Show […]
Louie Giglio speaks about his two latest books
Louie Giglio (LG) pastor of Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia and founder of the Passion movement was recently in South Africa to launch his two latest books: Not Forsaken, on the topic of fatherlessness and his second children’s book, How Great is Our God: 100 Indescribable Devotions About God and Science. Giglio […]
WATCH: ‘Conversations With My Son’ — Episode 2
Conversations With My Son is an inspiring and timely new video series that shows a father communicating with his son. It aims to encourage other fathers to do likewise for the sake of healthier relationships. Relationships play a vital role when it comes to living out one’s purpose. Watch, below, Episode […]
WATCH: ‘Conversations With My Son’ — Episode 1
Conversations With My Son is an inspiring and timely new video series that shows a father communicating with his son. It aims to encourage other fathers to do likewise for the sake of healthier relationships. Watch, below, Episode 1, The Father I Never Knew, featuring pastor and radio personality Zolile Dayimani and […]
Celebrating the dads in our lives — Vivienne Solomons
A monthly column by Vivienne Solomons who is a legal consultant who passionately believes that God wants His people to make a difference right where they are and to stand up for what is true and just. She is also passionate about encouraging young women to walk victoriously with God […]
Fathers express thanks for historic ACDP paternity bill
African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) Member of Parliament, Cheryllyn Dudley, has made history in South Africa where for the first time a private member’s bill brought by an opposition party has been passed. Not only is the bill on parental leave an historic event, but the passing of the bill […]
Finding my amazing real dad! — Testimony
Ntomboxolo Matiwane asked Port Elizabeth businessman and former school friend Thamsanqa Ngamlana to share his testimony. This is his emotional rollercoaster of a story. Having been raised by a single parent under challenging circumstances I will not lie and say I was never a happy child. I had been taught […]
Drop in church attendance corresponds with decline in family, says researcher
Originally published in God Reports Since the early 90s, millions have left the church and they may not be returning, according to a disturbing report by Dr Anthony Horvath, the director of Athanatos Christian Ministries. “Numerous studies show that around 1990, the number of ‘religious nones’ increased from roughly 8% […]