Is marriage still relevant? Siz The World weighs in on changing family dynamics

Katlego Sekhu

Over the long weekend, media personality Sizwe Dhlomo shared with the team that he had a thought-provoking conversation with friends about family planning and marriage.

He observed a growing trend where more women, increasingly mobile and independent, are choosing not to get married, opting instead to raise children on their own.

“There are also guys who feel like marriage is not for them. Personally, I like the institution of marriage. My parents have been married for over 40 years,” said Sizwe.

This sparked a wider discussion around the rise of single-parent households, and whether the traditional model of having both parents present is still considered necessary in today’s society.

Mpho Maboi shared her own experience, saying she feels fortunate to have a supportive brother who steps in when her child’s father is unable to.

She also highlighted that she enjoys a healthy co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, which has made the journey of raising a child more manageable.

Sol Phenduka added that although he was raised by a loving mother, he deeply felt the absence of his father growing up.

“I feel there were certain things that would have been different about me had he been around to give me that fatherly love,” said Sol.

The team invited listeners to reflect on their own family structures and how shifting norms are shaping what parenting and partnership look like today.

To hear the full conversation, listen to the podcast.

Written by: Katlego

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