Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp: Business Emcee

Professional event host and facilitator who blends cultural insight, warm storytelling, and polished stagecraft to elevate programs and audience connection.

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Quick Facts:

Highlights:
  • With over two decades in television and radio, Elana brings a wealth of experience in engaging diverse audiences.
  • Elana’s charismatic and energetic stage presence ensures that every event is lively, professional, and memorable.
  • Whether hosting corporate conferences, award ceremonies, or entertainment galas, Elana seamlessly adapts her style to suit the occasion.
  • Her ability to connect with and captivate audiences of all sizes guarantees a successful and enjoyable event experience.

Formats Available: Event Host/Emcee, Panel Moderator, Keynote (light), Virtual Host, Facilitation Sessions
Preferred Audience Sizes: Leadership teams (25–150); Conferences (200–2,500)
Outcomes:
  1. Strongly moderated panels with actionable audience takeaways.
  2. Improved audience engagement and smoother program transitions.
  3. Custom messaging that aligns event goals with audience needs.

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Travel & Fees

  • Travels from: Cape Town, Western Cape

Event Hosting

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is a seasoned broadcaster, actress, and sought-after conference emcee with a vibrant personality and an impressive ability to engage and captivate audiences. Known for her charm, professionalism, and versatility, Elana brings a unique flair to any event she hosts. Her extensive experience in television, radio, and live events has shaped her into a masterful communicator, capable of managing a wide range of events, from corporate conferences to entertainment galas.

As a conference emcee, Elana excels at creating a seamless and engaging atmosphere, ensuring that the audience remains attentive and the event runs smoothly. Her ability to adapt to different tones and themes makes her a versatile host, whether she’s leading a formal corporate gathering or adding energy to a more casual event. Elana’s professionalism, combined with her infectious enthusiasm, makes her a perfect fit for event planners seeking a charismatic and experienced emcee who can deliver a polished and memorable experience.

With years of experience, Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp knows how to navigate the complexities of live events, ensuring that every aspect flows effortlessly. Her ability to connect with diverse audiences, maintain momentum, and align her hosting with the event’s objectives makes her a top choice for conferences, summits, and corporate events in South Africa and beyond.

Short Bio

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is a seasoned host and facilitator whose combination of storytelling and stagecraft ensures programs feel both professional and human. Her experience spans corporate gatherings, cultural events and large-scale conferences where she’s known for respectful facilitation, thoughtful questions and a calm command of the room.

Elana prepares thoroughly with organizers to align messaging, and she is adept at establishing tone, elevating speaker insights and guiding audience interaction. Whether hosting a high-profile awards show or moderating a strategy panel, she focuses on outcomes for both delegates and stakeholders.

Her facilitation style helps organizations create memorable events that translate into measurable audience engagement.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp is a storyteller at heart, a voice that resonates across the airwaves, and a champion of community. An award-winning radio presenter and the founder of South Africa’s award-winning Parent & Baby Brunch podcast, she weaves connections through conversation, bringing wisdom, warmth, and wit to every platform she touches.

Effecting change and uplifting others is woven into her journey. In 2023, she was named a Laureus Sport for Good ambassador for South Africa, standing alongside global changemakers who use sport to transform lives. Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp philanthropy extends into the vineyards of the Cape, where, in 2024, proceeds from her shiraz wines went towards the education of an underprivileged student at the South African Sommeliers Association—a commitment to nurturing excellence in the wine industry and opening doors for aspiring sommeliers from disadvantaged backgrounds.

A devoted mother, Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp beautifully balances family life with her dynamic career. Between ballet recitals, after-school hockey, and bedtime stories, she hosts one of South Africa’s most-loved midmorning radio shows on Jacaranda FM, her voice reaching millions across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, North West, and the Free State. Her connection with listeners is intimate, heartfelt, and deeply rooted in the rhythms of the nation.

Her excellence in broadcasting has earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious 2022 Presidential PRISM Award for Radio Presenter of the Year. A sought-after Master of Ceremonies, keynote speaker, and conference facilitator, Elana is a powerful presence on any stage, captivating audiences with her signature charm and insight.

Beyond the microphone, her storytelling extends to television and film. She has graced screens as a presenter on SABC3’s Expresso Show, Supersport, M-Net’s The Road to Miss South Africa, kykNET’s Parlement Parlement, and Afskaal. As an actress, she has brought characters to life in series such as Fynskrif and Sara Se Geheim, as well as in films like The Fix (USA), Hollywood in My Huis, and Footskating 101.

Her roots remain deeply grounded in Africa, where the rolling vineyards, the pulse of the city, and the wide-open plains inspire her journey. A lover of horse-riding, wine-making, and golf, Elana finds joy in the balance between adventure and stillness.

Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp shares her life between Johannesburg and Cape Town with her husband and daughters, embracing the beauty of both city lights and coastal serenity.

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Q1: Can Elana run interactive audience segments?

Yes; she designs participation elements tailored to the event.

Yes; she brings tact and neutrality when moderating.

Yes; she collaborates on opening, transitions and closing remarks.

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