Father’s Day originated in 1910 as Sonora Dodd’s ode to fathers across her state in the USA and was rapidly adopted as a worldwide celebration of fathers and father figures – who provide care and partake in the development of their children’s lives. Fatherhood and the associated acts of care-work that come with the role have evolved into a complex network of kinship, care and providership. This week our facts will explore the various complexities associated with Fatherhood and Fathering specific to SA.

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