POLOKWANE – To motivate and inspire especially fathers to be good role models for their children, author Thabang Kgwatalala says it was the prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) in some households that prompted him to write educational books and express his point of view.

Kgwatalala has written a few books including Shaken, but Forsaken, To Shine You Need a Platform, The Price of the Anointing, Gratitude is an Open Door to Abundance, and Exposing the Broken Masculinity.

“I feel hopeful about the future since my books address one of the more sensitive matters of our time.”

The maths and science graduate, and owner of Dolphin Publishing House told Polokwane Observer that he juggles being an author and work.

Exposing the Broken Masculinity relates to the fact that gender-based violence stems from gender inequity and continues to be one of the world’s most serious human rights violations.

“GBV occurs when someone is victimised because of their gender, and it affects men and women even though women and girls make up the majority of victims. The reader will learn how to recognise GBV and how to handle it. Fathers will learn that GBV is not a solution,” he said.

Kgwatalala aims to instill positive thinking with his books especially for fathers.

“It’s important to understand that children who have experienced violence are more likely to lack empathy towards others. That means they’re more likely to commit violence themselves.”