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Moshe Ndiki’s heart-warming journey into fatherhood premieres this January on Mzansi Magic

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Witness Moshe's beautiful story of hope and love as he prepares for his dream family through surrogacy Rediscover charismatic TV personality Moshe Ndiki as he embarks on an exciting and transformational chapter of his life in the reality series  Life with Moshe ,  a 13-part reality series premiering on Sunday 28 January 2024 at 19h30 on Mzansi Magic.   Moshe's story goes beyond the ordinary. As a black, gay man choosing the path of surrogacy to start his family, his decision challenges the dilemma of modern parenting pitted against traditional customs. With the surrogate well into their pregnancy, Moshe's life is on the brink of an emotional transformation.   From the joys of expecting twin boys to the complicated balance of his demanding showbiz career and deeply rooted family ties,  Life with Moshe  promises to deliver hope, joy and determination.    "Moshe's energy, charisma, and infectious optimism light up the screen," says Shirley Adonisi,  Director  of

Becoming Dad: The Joys of Fatherhood

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Today’s fathers play a critical role in the development, nutrition and growth of their children. By: Anne-Marie De Beer, Nutrition, Health and Wellness Manager, Nestlé East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR),  writing for  The Growing Parent, a supportive platform for parents and caregivers with children between the ages of 3 - 5 years.  Fathers have a consequential impact on their children’s nutrition, exercise and play. According to a study  conducted by  Yogman et.al (2022),   the active and ongoing involvement of fathers in a child’s life has been linked to improved o utcomes such as improved mental health, physical and cognitive development.   In the South African context,  Swartz & Bhana, 2009  highlight how modern fathers speak with sadness about never knowing their own fathers and recognize the lack of experience and guidance on fatherhood and responsibility. However, significant socio-economic and cultural developments have provided modern fathers with the chance to be more