As strong as a father's love
A dad is a son's first hero and a daughter's first love. In anticipation of Father's Day on Sunday, tjil caught up with a couple of awesome fathers and their children who shared how strong their bonds are.
Here is what the families had to share.
Dani and his kids
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Dani: I came to experience unconditional love and realised that you live for your kids.
T: What is the one memory you have of you and your father growing up?
D: Fishing together.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
D: Integrity.
T: Describe your child in one sentence.
D: I have got three. They are beautiful, unique and to die for.
Kids
Tjill: What makes your daddy happy?
Kids: His family and friends makes him happy, as well as fishing and hunting.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
K: He would be Jerry from Tom and Jerry, because he is smart and he outwits everyone. On top of this he is really cute.
T: Why do you love your daddy?
K: He sweet, he is funny, he has muscles and he is an all-out awesome parent. He protects those around him, even people with disabilities and kids, and he puts a lot of effort into his relationships. He is not a bully and makes us feel safe. He looks after the dogs and keeps the promises that he makes. He is our hero, a real-life hero.
T: What's your favourite thing to do with your daddy?
K: Going hunting with him and swimming with him. Simply to have dinner with him is the best, everything is fun with daddy.
Jeremy and his kids
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Jeremy: Becoming a father creates a bond that can never be broken. I think the only thing in life that can make me angry is if somebody upsets one of my daughters.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
J: I hope my children learn that each of us can make a difference, can make the world a better place.
T: Describe your children.
J: Hambelela likes to be naughty and then dismantle your anger with her big eyes and a smile. Namutenya has grown up into a strong woman who wants to travel the world on a musical journey. Hambelela loves me because I give her things to eat that her mum won't let her have, but if you put that in the paper I will be in trouble.
Bradley and Adriaan
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Bradley: Being a father actually taught me how to prioritise and be patient... it has created a different lifestyle for me the fact that I can be Bradley Anthony the artist and just a simple dad to my son, and have patience for both my son and music.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
B: I always remind him that he should live with no excuses and love with no regrets and be the change he wants in this world.
T: Describe your child.
B: He is a like a candy shop, so mysterious and sweet.
Adriaan
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
Adriaan: My dad is always happy when he sings. He keeps us up all day in the house singing for us.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
A: Superman - he is very strong.
T: Why do you love your daddy?
A: He always gives me what I want, he is the best.
T: What's your favourite thing to do with your daddy?
A: Going to church and hearing him sing better than some people in church… very loud.
Haimbili's clan
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Haimbili: Being a family man changed me in such a way that I am way more responsible as I have lives in my care.
T: What is the one thing you teach your children?
H: I make sure that my children know that they are responsible for their actions.
T: Describe your child in one sentence.
H: My children are extremely naughty, loving and very smart.
Haimbili's kids
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
Kids: When he is playing with us and when we listen to him.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
K: Mickey Mouse because it is our favourite show.
Gottfried and Gracieta
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Gottfried: Being a father is a God-given privilege which changed my perspective on life.
T: What is the one memory you have of you and your father growing up?
G: My father was strict and old-school and he taught us to be obedient. That stuck with me.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
G: That would be obedience, respect and discipline - always.
T: Describe your child in one sentence.
G: She is the sweetest and most beautiful child.
Gracieta
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
Gracieta: My dad is happy when I clean my room and when we do my homework.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
G: Superman because he is the best.
T: Why do you love your dad?
G: I love him a lot because he cares about me.
Garth and Garth Jr
T: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Garth: It changed my life in many ways. My son was born at six months. Being a father is inspirational.
T: What is the one memory you have of you and your father growing up?
G: I grew up with my grandfather who passed away at 104 years. I learned a lot.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
G: To be respectful and honest. He must be passionate about everything he does.
Garth Jr
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
G: When he is at home and we play soccer.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
G: Blaze. Blaze is powerful like my dad.
T: Why do you love your dad?
G: He is always there for me and because we play soccer together.
June Shimuoshili
Dani and his kids
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Dani: I came to experience unconditional love and realised that you live for your kids.
T: What is the one memory you have of you and your father growing up?
D: Fishing together.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
D: Integrity.
T: Describe your child in one sentence.
D: I have got three. They are beautiful, unique and to die for.
Kids
Tjill: What makes your daddy happy?
Kids: His family and friends makes him happy, as well as fishing and hunting.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
K: He would be Jerry from Tom and Jerry, because he is smart and he outwits everyone. On top of this he is really cute.
T: Why do you love your daddy?
K: He sweet, he is funny, he has muscles and he is an all-out awesome parent. He protects those around him, even people with disabilities and kids, and he puts a lot of effort into his relationships. He is not a bully and makes us feel safe. He looks after the dogs and keeps the promises that he makes. He is our hero, a real-life hero.
T: What's your favourite thing to do with your daddy?
K: Going hunting with him and swimming with him. Simply to have dinner with him is the best, everything is fun with daddy.
Jeremy and his kids
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Jeremy: Becoming a father creates a bond that can never be broken. I think the only thing in life that can make me angry is if somebody upsets one of my daughters.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
J: I hope my children learn that each of us can make a difference, can make the world a better place.
T: Describe your children.
J: Hambelela likes to be naughty and then dismantle your anger with her big eyes and a smile. Namutenya has grown up into a strong woman who wants to travel the world on a musical journey. Hambelela loves me because I give her things to eat that her mum won't let her have, but if you put that in the paper I will be in trouble.
Bradley and Adriaan
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Bradley: Being a father actually taught me how to prioritise and be patient... it has created a different lifestyle for me the fact that I can be Bradley Anthony the artist and just a simple dad to my son, and have patience for both my son and music.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
B: I always remind him that he should live with no excuses and love with no regrets and be the change he wants in this world.
T: Describe your child.
B: He is a like a candy shop, so mysterious and sweet.
Adriaan
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
Adriaan: My dad is always happy when he sings. He keeps us up all day in the house singing for us.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
A: Superman - he is very strong.
T: Why do you love your daddy?
A: He always gives me what I want, he is the best.
T: What's your favourite thing to do with your daddy?
A: Going to church and hearing him sing better than some people in church… very loud.
Haimbili's clan
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Haimbili: Being a family man changed me in such a way that I am way more responsible as I have lives in my care.
T: What is the one thing you teach your children?
H: I make sure that my children know that they are responsible for their actions.
T: Describe your child in one sentence.
H: My children are extremely naughty, loving and very smart.
Haimbili's kids
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
Kids: When he is playing with us and when we listen to him.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
K: Mickey Mouse because it is our favourite show.
Gottfried and Gracieta
Tjil: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Gottfried: Being a father is a God-given privilege which changed my perspective on life.
T: What is the one memory you have of you and your father growing up?
G: My father was strict and old-school and he taught us to be obedient. That stuck with me.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
G: That would be obedience, respect and discipline - always.
T: Describe your child in one sentence.
G: She is the sweetest and most beautiful child.
Gracieta
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
Gracieta: My dad is happy when I clean my room and when we do my homework.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
G: Superman because he is the best.
T: Why do you love your dad?
G: I love him a lot because he cares about me.
Garth and Garth Jr
T: Tell us how being a father has changed your life.
Garth: It changed my life in many ways. My son was born at six months. Being a father is inspirational.
T: What is the one memory you have of you and your father growing up?
G: I grew up with my grandfather who passed away at 104 years. I learned a lot.
T: What is the one thing you teach your child?
G: To be respectful and honest. He must be passionate about everything he does.
Garth Jr
Tjil: What makes your daddy happy?
G: When he is at home and we play soccer.
T: If your daddy was a cartoon character which one will he be?
G: Blaze. Blaze is powerful like my dad.
T: Why do you love your dad?
G: He is always there for me and because we play soccer together.
June Shimuoshili
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