FathersMatter_za

24/08/2026

🩶“He’s half his mom and half his dad, and he needs to be proud of both halves.” 💜

Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but putting your child first can change the conversation. This Women’s Month, we’re making space for conversations around co-parenting, communication and the role we all play in creating healthier families.

📖 Explore the full A Conversation for Women resource: https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/a-conversation-for-women

18/08/2026

💜Women’s Month means making space for the broader conversations that shape women’s lives and families🩶

📖 Co-parenting can be difficult, especially when communication breaks down. But when children come first, there is an opportunity to reflect on shared responsibility, support and the role both parents can play in creating healthier families.

✨In our second Coach podcast, Sthembiso Phakathi, founder of the Single Dads Network, talks about co-parenting, communication and where to start.

🎧Get the full podcast on the FM Whatsapp Coach: https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/coach

12/08/2026

July was a month of showing up, creating spaces for men to connect, reflect and grow in their roles as fathers and community leaders through our Fathers Matter Project.

👥 BrightSpark Foundation SA Fathers Matter Workshop: Strong attendance and meaningful conversations around positive fatherhood.
🎬 Playing Dad: Film screenings and discussions with Fana Mahlangu, including an engagement with The Stretch Foundation .
🧠 Men’s Mental Health Seminar: Spoke to over 100 men attended the MALUTI TVET COLLEGE �(Lere la Tshepe) � ’s Men’s Conference in QwaQwa.
🌱ECD: We joined partners for the Young Child Forum Handbook Launch Webinar hosted by the The Do More Foundation

11/08/2026

A father’s presence can shape how a daughter understands love, safety, and the kind of man she deserves. But when that presence is missing, others often step in to fill the gap. 🌱

💜🩶This Women’s Month, Heartlines Director of Communications Nevelia Moloi reflects on fatherhood, masculinity, and the lasting impact of the men who choose to show up: https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/stories/how-dads-define-manhood-for-their-daughters

Women's experiences of fatherhood shape how we see ourselves, and our place in the world. And as women, young or old, we owe it to ourselves to begin the work of coming to terms with our own father story and how it’s impacted who we are today.

09/08/2026

💜Women’s Day means making space for the voices of single mothers🩶

📖 As part of our Women’s Resource, this video offers an opportunity to listen, reflect, and better understand the experiences of single moms, while creating space for meaningful conversations about the support they need and the communities we can build around them.

✨Let’s celebrate single mothers and remind them that they don’t have to carry it all alone: https://youtu.be/Cx7HfeYPzDk?si=VMHUSz0sjug_GiF6

📥 Explore the resource and start the conversation.

03/08/2026

💜Women's Month starts with a voice🩶

Whether you're a daughter, a mother, a grandmother, a caregiver, a mentor, or a friend, your perspective matters in changing the narrative around fatherhood🌱

📖 A Conversation for Women: a free resource filled with stories, discussion prompts and practical reflections to help women unpack the impact of fatherhood and spark meaningful conversations in their families, friendships and communities.

✨ Start the conversation this Women's Month. 📥Download your free copy: https://www.heartlines.org.za/fathers-matter/resources/a-conversation-for-women

17/07/2026

📢Winners Announcement Youth Month Competition 💜 The Father I Want🩶

A massive congratulations to our talented young ✨creators✨ who poured their hearts into their video, voice, drawn, and written submissions.

Every single entry showcased incredible creativity, emotion, and storytelling, and our Fathers Matter team was truly moved by the thought and effort behind each one.

🏆Without further ado, here are our winners and runner-ups:

VIDEO/VOICE CATEGORY
Winner: Olivia Jacobs 🥇
Runner-up: Ayola Mtshizana 🥈

DRAWN/WRITTEN CATEGORY
Winner: Katlego Mokwadi 🥇
Runner-up: Chadley Williams 🥈

We are so proud of each and every participant. Your voices matter, your stories matter, and you have reminded us just how important fathers and father figures are in our lives.

A special thank you to the parents, family members, and guardians who supported and encouraged our youth throughout this journey. We could not have done this without you.

16/07/2026

Tomorrow is the big day. We will be announcing the winners and runner-ups of The Father I Want Youth Month Competition! 🩶 💜

To count down, we are showcasing some of the amazing video submissions we received. The creativity, heart, and effort have truly blown our team away.

A huge thank you to every young person who entered, and to the parents, family members, and guardians who supported them along the way.

14/07/2026

After two weeks of deliberation we are happy to share that the winners and runner-ups of the Heartlines Father I Want Youth Month Competition will be announced this Friday!!! 🤍💜

In the meantime we would like to highlight some of the ✨amazing submissions✨ we received across both the video/voice and the drawn/written categories.

Thank you to all our youth who entered and to the parents, family members and guardians who helped them with their submissions! We have been blown away by the effort and heart shown.

29/06/2026

The Father I Want to Be is present and consistent. I will be there as my child grows so they don’t have to go through life without me, I will be an active, and loving father.

What door do you want to open for your child?

The Father I Want Competition entries close tomorrow: bit.ly/FMYouthComp