Craig is a bestselling South African author, award winning social entrepreneur, inspirational speaker and dad coach. He is passionate about the crucial role men and fathers play in the lives of their children and society. He founded and runs the Non-Profit Organisation, Father A Nation, whose mission is to restore and equip men to be great fathers, mentors and role models. For his work with men in communities Craig received the GQ South African Humanitarian Man of the year award in 2019. As a keynote speaker and facilitator Craig covers a variety of topics in the areas of parenting, masculinity, gender-based violence, gender equity, leadership and excellence. Drawing from his experience as a single dad, raising two children to adulthood and years of working with men, Craig has produced outstanding resources for fathers at all stages of their fatherhood journey. His first book DAD – How to be the Father Your Children Need, is a South African best seller and is also available as an online course called the Ultimate Dad Course. Craig’s second book on fatherhood, It’s a Dad! Every Man’s Guide to Pregnancy Childbirth and Becoming a Father is an ideal read and preparation for expectant fathers.
Khalil Osiris
Khalil grew up in America, was recruited into the Black Panther movement as a young man and spent 20 years in prison during which he wrote the manuscript for “The Psychology of Incarceration”. His writings were subsequently developed into a book and an 8-part DVD series and is now a popular course at Wright State University where Khalil is an associate professor. Khalil presents a weekly television show on SABC called Each One Teach One and is a patron of the Arts. He has three adult children and lives in Johannesburg, South Africa with his wife Penny.