The Issue of Father Absence and the Socio-Economic Challenges for Family Well-being in the South African Landscape

To address the issue of father absence and its impact on family well-being in South Africa, this study employs a theoretical review and descriptive methods.Additionally, it acknowledges the various consequences of father absence and the declining role of men in society.Father absence poses a significant social problem, particularly exacerbated in the post-colonial era by various factors such as socio-economic challenges, divorce, family breakdown, untold fatherhood, refused fatherhood, and lack of fatherhood accountability.This issue has resulted in poverty-stricken households, directly affecting children.The objective of this study is to enhance family well-being within the context of the nation.The literature review and methodology have yielded valuable insights into examining the phenomenon of father absence.