What I'm loving this month

1 THE LITTLE BOOK OF FEMINIST SAINTS BY JULIA PIERPONT

This is a great idea and such a lovely book: rather than just a collection of biographies, each of the 100 women featured (the ‘Matron Saints’) is described by an anecdote that illustrates why they were such powerful women – and are still such powerful role models. These are secular saints, but each is awarded a ‘Saint’s Day’ on which they should be celebrated. I’d like to buy a copy for every girl I know.

2 FLEETWOOD MAC’S ‘RUMOURS’

I’m having my own quiet little throwback moment. And damn, it’s a good album!

3 GRAHAMSTOWN NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL 28 JUNE–8 JULY

Book your tickets at www.nationalartsfestival.co.za – there’s a lot to see, so get in there quickly!

4 FATHERS OF THE FUTURE

More than 50% of SA kids grow up with absent fathers – 50%! That’s why these four guys are my heroes: Sebenzile Zalabe, Bantu Mtshiselwa, Sizwe ‘Slyso’ Saliso and Luvuyo ‘Star’ Nyembezi started a campaign, #BlackFathersStandUpZA, to inspire other dads to be present in their children’s lives. ‘I became a father to a beautiful, happy baby boy who made me reflect on the relationship that I never had with my father as a young boy,’ says Bantu. Luvuyo wants men to call out those who aren’t taking their parenting responsibilities seriously. ‘If we are to rebuild our communities we need present, active fathers, and the kids in our communities need role models – we need to be those role models,’ he says.

5 WILD, WILD COUNTRY ON NETFLIX

This is one of the best documentaries I’ve ever seen: it is a fascinating look at guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh (better known as Osho) and the ranch he and his followers set up in Oregon, USA in the 1980s. The doccie has extraordinary footage from the time and a great soundtrack. We were totally hooked from beginning to end.