First published Oct 31, 2026, 7:54:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 7:54:15 AM UTC

Strong families are the foundation of resilient communities and a capable nation

The article argues that supportive, resilient families are important to communities and South Africa’s social progress, while noting challenges including crime, gender-based violence, substance abuse, child neglect and domestic violence.

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Affected location: South Africa

Illustrative image: Church in Mill Woods , a district in the city of en:Edmonton , Alberta, Canada Plate 1: Strong Families = Strong Nation / Preserve Traditional Marriage / Canadian Flag Plate 2: Saturday Night Church 6:00 PM — Anthony Easton from edmonton, canada/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

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