The pillar we forgot to build: A National Development Plan must include the father
The National Development Plan is a 489-page drawing of a house with a load-bearing pillar missing – and somebody has been holding up the roof for generations.
The National Development Plan (NDP), a 489-page document outlining South Africa's vision for the future, lacks a critical component: the role of fathers in shaping the lives of children. This omission is akin to building a house without the pillar that supports its structure. Themba Dlamini, a husband, father of four, pastor and chartered accountant, argues that this omission is detrimental to the well-being of South African children.
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