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/ 26 August 2021

Q&A Sessions: ‘I cannot fix Eskom. But we can fix this’ — André de Ruyter

Meet the father, the cook and the chief executive of Eskom, who wakes up at 3am and writes speeches. André de Ruyter speaks to Athandiwe Saba about the future of the power utility, balancing its debt and how to make the best bully beef toast

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By Athandiwe Saba

/ 18 June 2020

Why dads matter: How reading to your kids can make a difference

The amount of time fathers spend reading with their children can help predict how well their children will read and write in the future

By Sally du Preez

Article

/ 26 October 2018

Daddy’s girl seeks a prince familiar

Song ‘Princes Familiar’ gives an example of the importance of the first relationship some women have been privileged to have: our first love.

By Kiri Rupiah

Article

/ 19 May 2017

When we cannot trust our own fathers, which men can we trust?

Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile reflects on the impact toxic masculinity and patriarchy have had on her.

By Staff Reporter

Analysis

/ 24 October 2015

Fatherhood: Not for heroes

Childbirth is a bonfire of the vanities for men – but there are rewards for those who persevere.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 1 October 2015

Has paternity denial become the norm in SA?

Women often blame themselves for their pregnancy, whereas men are "innocent until proven guilty", a debate on paternity at Wits University has heard.

By Victoria John

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Article

/ 19 August 2015

Could fatherhood be changing for the better?

Fathers have come a long way since the days when they were distant authority figures, and are showing their determination to outdo their own fathers.

By Peter West

Article

/ 8 December 2014

A new kind of fatherhood can prevent violence

Gender-based abuse costs South Africa up to R40bn a year, but can be tackled at its root by dads taking an active role in caring for their children.

By Wessel Van and Den Berg

Article

/ 12 June 2014

The dad who was really there

Father’s Day is a reminder for Tanya Charles that a model of manhood that encourages men to be emotionally engaged and display love is already here.

By Staff Reporter

Analysis

/ 14 November 2013

Fatherhood’s a struggle for the fatherless

Without a father figure of your own, being a dad can be something of an emotional challenge, writes Mbuyiselo Botha.

By Mbuyiselo Botha

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Article

/ 7 June 2009

Why new dads don’t always love their baby

Fatherhood can be demoralising, according to a new genre of literature written by men who are willing to admit feeling indifferent.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 10 November 2008

Having a bawl

Unlike the country’s politicians, Chief K Masimba Biriwasha finally runs out of excuses … to change the baby’s nappy.

By Staff Reporter

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Article

/ 11 September 2008

A new baby, despite ouches

After 41 weeks in the womb, Baby Biriwasha seemed in no hurry to come out-

By Staff Reporter