Some fathers are said to be neglecting their responsibilities due to a lack of education and life experience.

Thus, fathers are encouraged to step in and carry out their responsibilities.

To find solutions for fatherlessness in the country, the Hans Seidel Foundation organised a dialogue to discuss how the public can be educated on the importance of fathers in a child's life.

Some children are said to have fathers who are physically present but are deemed emotionally absent.

The alarming rate of single mothers is said to be due to the fact that the previous generation lost their fathers due to death, absence from home, and neglect of responsibilities.

As a result, children grow up with single mothers who struggle to settle the bills.

Dr. Belinda Bruwer, a specialist psychiatrist with a private practice, says fathers occupy a critical role in child development, and the absence of fathers hinders the development of children from early infancy through childhood and into adulthood.

Research also shows that children who are fatherless are four times more likely to grow up in poverty, be less motivated, be abused, and have low self-esteem.