South African Keynote Speakers
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban & Other
Adrian SavilleEconomist & Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
With over 25 years of experience in capital markets and investment management, Adrian works across public and private markets in all major asset classes.
Adriana MaraisTechnologist and SpeakerPlettenberg Bay
Dr Adriana Marais has a background in research, her award-winning PhD and postdoctoral work in quantum biology focused on photosynthesis and the origins of the building blocks of life in space.
Alan Knott-CraigKeynote SpeakerCape Town
Alan Knott-Craig is an entrepreneur, author, and founder of Isizwe, an organisation focused on bringing affordable internet to low-income communities.
Alistair MokoenaGoogle SA Director & Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Alistair Mokoena's career includes experience at SA’s top brand building companies including SAB, Unilever, Tiger Brands and Mondelez, as well as leadership roles in the advertising industry.
Anton MusgraveBusiness and Keynote SpeakerCape Town
Anton is Joint CEO of FutureWorld SA and a Partner in FutureWorld International, having joined the global FutureWorld network in 1991.
Arthur GoldstuckBusiness and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Arthur Goldstuck is a South African journalist, media analyst and commentator on information and communications technology (ICT), internet and mobile communications and technologies.
Bertus de WetKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Bertus de Wet has only one objective - to help you reach your dreams and achieve your goals. He knows the best way to do that is help you change your mindset, to grow beyond a closed mindset to a High-Performance mindset.
Billy SelekaneMotivational Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Billy Selekane is an Author, Internationally acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, Personal, Team and Organizational Effectiveness Specialist.
Brand PretoriusKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Brand has received numerous national marketing, motor industry and leadership awards including Marketing Person of the Year, Automobil Man of the Year and Boss of the Year.
Brian ArmstrongKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
He is known as one of the industry’s most engaging speakers and consistently gets in excess of 80% “9 & 10” scores for his presentations and workshops.
Bronwyn Ruth WilliamsKeynote and Trend SpeakerJohannesburg
Bronwyn has over a decade’s experience in marketing management and trend research, working predominantly with brands in the financial, retail and B2B industries.
Bruce WhitfieldRadio Personality and MCCape Town
Business Editor Bruce Whitfield presents World at Six on Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk each weekday between 18h00 and 19h00.
Chantell IlburyKeynote SpeakerCape Town
As one of this country's leading strategists & scenario planners, Chantell Ilbury has worked throughout Southern Africa and abroad, managing and facilitating strategic conversations for leading businesses.
Cindy PivacicMotivational and Keynote SpeakerCape Town
Cindy Pivacic is a Speaker, Trainer, Author, HIV Activist and IEC (Information-Education-Communication) Facilitator on HIV & AIDS.
Clement ManyathelaKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
He’s worked in broadcast journalism for more than nine years and has spent many of those years reporting on politics.
Clem SunterKeynote SpeakerCape Town and Johannesburg
(Retired) Chairman of the Anglo American Chairman’s Fund and author of 14 books, CLEM SUNTER is a renowned South African scenario planner.
Clive SimpkinsMotivational and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Clive Simpkins is a marketing and communications strategist, public speaker and author.
Craig WingKeynote Speaker and FuturistJohannesburg
Craig is a partner of FutureWorld international, assisting companies understand the future of their business and how to create a culture that supports this “futureproof” strategy.
Daniel SilkeKeynote and Political SpeakerCape Town
Daniel Silke is an Independent Political Analyst and Keynote Speaker specialising in South African and International politics.
Dan NichollKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Dan Nicholl is one of South Africa’s most sought-after personalities and presenters – warm, engaging, with a sharp sense of humour and a keen understanding of audiences.
Dave DuarteKeynote SpeakerCape Town
Dave Duarte is a social entrepreneur and digital communications expert.
David KlatzowKeynote SpeakerCape Town
David Klatzow is recognised as one of South Africa’s leading forensic scientists and has been in practice for the last 34 years.
David MolapoMotivational and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Dr David Molapo was born at the height of the apartheid era, but has never allowed the bitterness of the past to dictate his future. "You are no longer a prisoner of your past, but a pioneer of your future"
Dawie RoodtEconomistJohannesburg
Dawie is a nationally renowned economist who specialises in Government finance and monetary policy and enjoys excellent relations with various role-players in the South African economic and financial environment.
Debora PattaKeynote Speaker, MC and PresenterJohannesburg
Her 20 year career spans radio and television as both an on-air newswoman and a senior editorial manager.
Deshun DeyselMotivational and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Deshun Deysel - best known as the only black female high altitude mountaineer in the world, Deshun has diverse experience in self–image psychology, business performance management, corporate social responsibility and conference facilitation.
Devi Sankaree GovenderInvestigative Journalist, Speaker and FacilitatorJohannesburg
Devi’s passion for investigative stories has seen her work on many stories which went on to make headlines.
Eddie BotesKeynote and Motivational SpeakerCape Town
Eddie Botes is a sought after International speaker, Trainer, Facilitator and Change Artist
Edith VenterKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
In 1999, the inimitable Edith Venter traded in her social butterfly image and her obligations as an executive wife, for a high-tech laptop, and she has taken the business world by storm.
Erik VermeulenKeynote and Motivational SpeakerJohannesburg
Behavioural Strategist, Erik Vermeulen, brings over 20 years of Leadership and Consulting experience in growing the leadership skills of Leaders across several industries.
Farai MubaiwaMCJohannesburg
Farai is a Queen’s Young Leader for South Africa for 2017, a TEDx speaker, a One Young World Ambassador and a King’s Principal’s Global Leadership Award Recipient.
Ferial HaffajeeKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Ferial Haffajee is the Editor-At-Large at the Huffington Post SA. She has previously held positions as the Editor in Chief of City Press and the Mail & Guardian, Africa’s first online newspaper. She is also on the boards of the International Press Institute and the World Editors Forum.
Henning GerickeSports, Motivational, and Keynote SpeakerPretoria
Dr. Henning Gericke is Team Psychologist for the Springbok Rugby Team and is in France with the team for the IRB Rugby World Cup 2007.
Ian RussellKeynote SpeakerCape Town
Ian Russell is the founder and CEO of the Disrupting Consultancy firm, focusing on advising and leading organisations through our ever-changing landscape.
Jean-Pierre Murray-Kline‘A Future Thinker’ - The Business and Environmental Technologist. Cape Town & Johannesburg
Entrepreneur, published Author, consultant, strategy sessions and keynote speaker on the most important matters affecting our generation. Sustainable and ethical business, technology, trends, change and more.
Jenna BayerMotivational & Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Jenna Bayer is incredibly passionate about delivering speeches on pertinent social justice topics. These social justice issues include LGBTIA+ matters, gender-based violence, sexism, social stigma and access to healthcare.
Jeremy MaggsKeynote Speaker and PresenterJohannesburg
Jeremy Maggs is a South African journalist, radio host and television presenter, best known for hosting the game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? and for anchoring the Primetime news show on DStv's eNews Channel.
John RobbieKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
John Cameron Robbie is a former Ireland international rugby union player who played scrum half, and a well-known radio presenter in South Africa on Talk radio 702.
John SaneiFuture Thinker and Keynote SpeakerUnited States
John's approach is rooted in a unique blend of neuroscience, psychology, and strategic thinking. His goal is to inspire organizations to design innovative workflows and processes that push beyond the boundaries of the present.
Joy RuwodoKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Joy places great value in building and developing strong relationships and utilises this energy to nurture all stakeholders and assure mutually beneficial engagements.
JP LandmanKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
JP Landman is a self-employed analyst on political-economic trends. He focuses on trends in politics, economics and demography.
Justice MalalaKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Justice Malala is an award winning South African political commentator, newspaper columnist and author.
Justin CohenMotivational Speaker and MCCape Town
Justin Cohen is the author of nine books. He speaks and trains internationally. Justin’s areas of expertise are in motivation, sales, customer satisfaction, leadership and change. He has an honours degree in Psychology.
Kali IlungaDigital Technology SpeakerNew York
Kali has created apps that have now been downloaded over 1.5M times across the world, focusing on user experiences that make a real-world difference to end-users on a learning path.
Kirsten GarbiniMotivational and Keynote SpeakerCape Town
Kirsten Garbini is a hypno-coach and mindset expert, motivational speaker and human resources executive who delivers high-energy motivational keynote programs aimed at changing MINDSETS.
Kobus WieseMotivational Speaker and MCCape Town
Although a fearsome presence on the field, Kobus Wiese is a sought-after Master of Ceremony and public speaker who uses his experiences on the field to demonstrate how motivation and team spirit are essential to success of any kind.
LeahKKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
LeahK lives with the purpose to positively contribute towards Building a Legacy for our future generations by collaborating with thought leaders in future proofing skills across Africa.
Leanne ManasKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
In addition to her media career, Leanne also supports many charities, doing work for the Topsy Foundation and Child Welfare, amongst others. She is also a 46664 Ambassador, working closely with HIV/AIDS initiatives.
Lorien GamaroffKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
As one of the world's foremost blockchain experts, Lorien has been invited to speak internationally on digital/cryptocurrencies and decentralised/distributed ledgers.
Louis GeeringhBusiness and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
For close on 3 decades, Louis has been a strategic advisor to global organisations on the mechanisms to drive exponential growth by identifying and implementing game-changing new businesses.
Lumka MsibiMotivational, Keynote and Guest Speaker Johannesburg
Lumka Msibi is an Innovative Award Winning Qualified Rocket Scientist. At the age of 24 she has travelled to all 6 world continents, won numerous prestigious awards and spoken alongside many notable leaders.
Lynn HillKeynote Speaker Cape Town
Lynn is a Globally recognized Inspirational Speaker & Poet, Award-Winning Author of an Amazon International Bestseller; Multi-Award-Winning Professional; Influencer & Humanitarian.
Mandy WienerKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Mandy Wiener is one of the country's best known and most credible journalists and authors.
Marko StavrouBusiness and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
His passion to transform the next generation of leaders in Africa and beyond has led him to create multiple businesses and work with some of the top industry leaders worldwide.
Martin BrownKeynote and Inspirational SpeakerJohannesburg
Martin is one of the most powerful inspirational and motivational speakers you will find because he knows how to stir passion, inspire action and genuinely move people to change.
Mike SaundersKeynote SpeakerDurban
An expert in social media, digital customer experiences and helping business engage customers and employees through the use of digital technology.
Mike StopforthKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
He was named one of South Africa’s “300 Young South Africans to take to lunch” as well as one of “35 men of influence under 35 years of age” and an “exceptional industry guru”.
Miles KubhekaKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Miles Kubheka is an entrepreneur, excellent keynote speaker and a South African author.
Mitch IlburyKeynote Speaker and Future ThinkerLondon & Cape Town
Mitch Ilbury is a dynamic facilitator that has led strategic conversations at various levels within businesses across diverse industries.
Morne MostertKeynote Speaker and Future ThinkerCape Town
Dr Morne Mostert is an international advisor on strategic foresight and executive decision-making, having had assignments in Geneva, Paris, London, Rome, Madrid, Melbourne, Baku and several other economic hubs across Africa and the Middle East.
Mpho LakajeKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Mpho Lakaje is the creator of eNCA’s current affairs show Against All Odds with Mpho Lakaje, which aired over 200 episodes between 2012-2016
Musa KalengaGuest and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Musa Kalenga is probably what Kwame Nkrumah had in mind when Ghana first won its freedom.
Mushambi MutumaKeynote and Trend SpeakerJohannesburg
Mushambi Mutuma is a speaker and leader in entrepreneurship and business.
Nande BossKeynote Speaker and MCCape Town
An extraordinary, well-rounded woman living her life by intention.
Nick BinedellBusiness and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
His area of expertise is in the field of business strategy formulation.
Nicky AbdinorKeynote and Inspirational SpeakerCape Town
Nicky’s inspiring personal story, along with her expertise as a Clinical Psychologist, makes her an ideal candidate for an inspirational keynote speaker at your next conference or event.
Nicky VerdKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
As an international keynote speaker, author, and conference moderator, she is known for her expertise in digital transformation, digital skills, the future of work, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Nicole CapperKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Nicole believes in having diverse interests, and spends her time owning and running her marketing company The Impact Hub.
Nikki BushKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Award-winning speaker and best-selling author, Nikki Bush helps leaders, teams, individuals and families to win at life and work.
Nokwanda MathenjwaKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Nokwanda is a dynamic, multi-talented individual and seasoned strategist with a passion for delivering sustainable impact and change.
Nox MagwazaKeynote Speaker and MCDurban
She resonates with leaders across all age groups, from youth to executives, from private to public enterprises transferring leadership competency skills and personal branding expertise towards living life in full bloom.
Pavel VerbnyakKeynote SpeakerMoscow, Russia
Pavel Verbnyak is a certified professional speaker (GSF) on personal development, goal-setting, the law of attraction and leadership.
Peter ChealesKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Consulting, lecturing, and owning Adlab Advertising agency lasted a decade, until Peter wrote his best-selling book, I Was Your Customer in 1994, which launched him onto the professional speaking circuit.
Phindi MsomiKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
I am very passionate about the environment, holistic wellness and supporting other women who are in business or starting out by sharing my experience and knowledge in the dynamics of being an entrepreneur.
Pierre du PlessisTrend and Keynote SpeakerCape Town
Pierre is a flâneur, he saunters about observing trends, the flow of culture, and the pace of the world. He has worked in advertising, fashion, and trends for the last 15 years.
Puleng MakhoalibeKeynote Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Dr. Puleng has a passion for creativity, design thinking and innovation.
Quinton PretoriusKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Quinton has 21 years of experience in speaking, facilitating & training within major corporations, universities and youth organisations across South Africa and aboard.
Rapelang RabanaKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
As a speaker, she takes this message across the globe and her innovative thinking has contributed to many changes in the way organisations adapt and thrive in the new world of work.
Rob CaskieKeynote SpeakerPietermaritzburg
Rob Caskie, with his stick and trademark shorts, can revitalise any event with a human story well-told.
Robin WheelerKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Robin Wheeler is a leading business thinker, transformation specialist, speaker and author of the INSIGHTS series of books.
Dr Roelof BothaEconomist and Political SpeakerJohannesburg
Dr. Roelof Botha will add an insightful and thought-provoking element to any corporate gathering.
Rutendo HwindingwiKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi has an insatiable desire to see the exponential growth of business in Africa through the development of Africa’s greatest resource – its people.
Samke NgwenyaKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Samke (Sam) Ngwenya is the quintessential millennial who does things her way. She cannot be boxed under one description, which is why she goes by three: Banker, Fairminist and Frugal Kugel.
Simon DingleTechnology SpeakerCape Town
Simon is a professional speaker, fintech entrepreneur, and author of In Math We Trust and Beyond Bitcoin.
SomiziKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
He is best known for being a judge on the ‘Idols SA.’
Stafford MasieKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Stafford has been in the IT industry for more than 15 years and has experienced several roles throughout his IT career.
Tendai MhizhaBusiness and Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Tendai is a very flexible speaker and has the rare ability of being able to read, understand, internalise and present any type of business and social material quickly due to her strategic mind and experience.
Tendai MtawariraSports Speaker and MCDurban
Tendai Mtawarira is often referred to as The Beast, and if you have watched any videos of him on the field is easy to understand why.
Thebe IkalafengKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
His keynote addresses are shaped by his extensive corporate, advisory and board experiences over 100 brands and businesses in Africa and travels to over 60 countries globally.
Toby ShapshakKeynote Speaker and Thought LeaderJohannesburg
Toby Shapshak is a distinguished South African journalist, author, and commentator renowned for his incisive coverage of technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship across Africa.
Tony WakeKeynote Speaker and MCGauteng and Mbombela
The Human Mind… we are all human and we all have one. Some know how to use theirs to the greatest of extent while others have lost theirs decades ago.
Wandile SihloboEconomist & Keynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Wandile Sihlobo is a prominent South African agricultural economist, renowned for his deep insights into the complexities of African agriculture and food security.
Wolfgang RiebeMC, Motivational Speaker and Comedy MagicianCape Town
Wolfgang talks from solid experience and shares sustainable, usable, achievable and practical skills that result in memorable magical moments for life!
Zelda la GrangeMotivational and Keynote SpeakerWestern Cape
Zelda was officially appointed one of President Nelson Mandela’s three private secretaries in 1997 and, upon his retirement in May 1999, President Nelson Mandela requested Zelda to remain in his service.
Zipho SikhakhaneBusiness Speaker and MCJohannesburg
Did you know Zipho Sikhakhane is a Business Columnist for the Sunday Times and the first black South African to complete an MBA at Stanford University in the USA?
Zukie SiyotulaKeynote SpeakerJohannesburg
Zukie is passionate about business, the advancement of women in business and transformation.
