Father’s day is celebrated annually in the third week of June where individuals across the country celebrate fathers for the role they play.
Soshanguve Pulse took to the streets to find out from residents if this celebration is a good call at this time where there are numerous reports of gender-based violence.
Mr Tshepo Ngobeni sees no use to celebrate father’s day because he grew up without a father figure.
“There are things that I lack today due to the absence of my father. I still feel like circumstances would be different if he played his role as a father.
“I needed to know about my culture but he was never there so personally I don’t see the use of celebrating father’s day because my father was never there,” said Mr Ngobeni.
Ms Boipelo Sethibe said father’s day is a very important day but then it is tragic that it has lost its meaning in the present day.
“A father is someone who is supposed to nurture a child, be responsible for reminding a child about their roots and past. Nowadays many children grow up without father figures and end up losing direction.
“Being without a father should however not be a reason for failure in life,” said Ms Sethibe.
Mr Bongani Baloyi who works as a security guard aims at being the best father as he strives to provide and protect his daughter.
“I love supporting my daughter and I feel honored as she is able to point at me as her father. I hustle for her.”
“With all that is happening across the country, I am scared because no one knows when tragedy might strike you, although she is allowed to go play.
” I am not comfortable because a lot is happening lately, we should be celebrated as fathers for we also play a particular role,” he added.
