Fathers 4 Justice South Africa’s Response to Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Proposal
Introduction:Fathers 4 Justice South Africa (F4J SA) shares its response to the B31-2022 proposal by the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. They highlight their dedication to tackling gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, while also promoting equal parenting and child welfare. Key Points: Support for Tackling GBV and Femicide:F4J SA strongly supports efforts to […]
The Shocking Reality: How No-Fault Divorce Obliterates Fathers and Traumatizes Children
Synopsis by Gary Da Silva The breakdown of the family, particularly through the mechanism of no-fault divorce, significantly impacts fathers and children. Stephen Baskerville’s article “The Politics of Family Breakdown: How No-fault Divorce Turns Fathers into ‘Deadbeat Dads’” provides a comprehensive analysis of these impacts, focusing on the political and judicial factors that exacerbate the […]
The Fatherhood Crisis: Time for a New Look?” by Stephen Baskerville
Synopsis by Gary da Silva The article “The Fatherhood Crisis: Time for a New Look?” by Stephen Baskerville explores the issue of fatherlessness and argues that fathers are being unfairly targeted by government policies related to divorce and child support. Here are the key points on how fathers are targeted: In summary, the article argues […]
Unveiling the Unjust: Navigating False Protection Orders in the South African Justice System
In the tumultuous landscape of the South African justice system, a disconcerting reality emerges: a system seemingly skewed against fathers, with protection orders wielded as a potent weapon. It is the considered opinion of Fathers 4 Justice that false protection orders (allegedly between 52% and 90%) are used as a weapon or silver bullet to […]