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Where are South Africa鈥檚 black dads?

More than two thirds of all black kids in South Africa are growing up without their biological dads at home. Why is that? And what consequences is this having on children?

Growing up without a dad at home can be hard.

And yet, this has become the norm for most black children in South Africa.

According to a new report, seven out of ten have no biological father at home as they get older.

Money has something to do with it, but there are other complex reasons behind this trend.

So, what does it all mean for the children, for the mothers, for the fathers?

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