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Aubrey Matshiqi is a Financial Mail rated political analyst. He was a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Policy studies (CPS) in Johannesburg until March 2011, and was a research fellow at the Helen Suzman Foundation until December 2016.
In 2010, he was invited to take up a research fellowship at the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies (Stias). At CPS he specialised in South African Politics with a special focus on the ANC and the Alliance, the re-alignment of opposition politics, electoral system reform and the state of democracy in South Africa.
At Stias he did research on historical memory and politics in post-apartheid South Africa. In May 2014, Aubrey Matshiqi was invited to speak at a symposium held in honour of Nelson Mandela at the Uppsala university in Sweden, and in October 2016 he was invited to speak in London at an investment conference on South Africa, Egypt and Nigeria.
Aubrey Matshiqi is a former Mathematics, Science and English teacher, strategist at the Premier’s Office in Gauteng, as well as, spokesperson for the MEC for education in Gauteng. He holds a degree in History and English Literature. He is also a former member of the United Democratic Front, African National Congress, Umkhonto we Sizwe (the military wing of the ANC) and the South African Communist Party.
He writes a monthly column for Engineering News and polity.org. He also writes regularly for other publications in and outside South Africa.
He has written book chapters, policy briefs and research papers on the following topics:
Aubrey Matshiqi has also given lectures at the National Defence College on South Africa, the UN Security Council and the International Balance of Forces. He has also guest-lectured to the MBA class at the Gordon Institute for Business Science (GIBS) on The Political Environment of Business.
Aubrey Matshiqi serves as a political analyst are used by academic institutions, research institutions, foreign embassies, ratings agencies, political parties and private companies.
Aubrey Matshiqi is currently writing two books one on the ANC and the state of the nation, and a second on his spiritual journey and becoming a sangoma/healer. In November 2012 Matshiqi’s e-book, The Zuma Moment and the Road to Mangaung, was published and is available on amazon.com and on Kindle books.
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Nancy Rademaker is one of the very few female international keynote speakers to cover the impact of digitization on customer behaviour and how that affects the way companies should interact with customers.
She likes to share her first-hand experiences straight from the places where technology is shaping our future.
Nancy Rademaker has over 20 years of experience in how technology was and is transforming society, working for different IT companies, amongst which five years for Microsoft in the Netherlands and Europe. She loves to share her passion for technology and combines that valuable inside information with her experience in training and education.
She has always been enthusiastic about people and customer-centric strategies. She likes to focus on how technology influences people’s behaviour and how it helps them to share knowledge and to create and innovate.
Nancy Rademaker is a highly rated and motivating international business speaker, she has energized many corporate events with bold presentations on the topics of digital transformation, extreme customer centricity, disruption, AI, business model change and leadership.
In 2016 she joined nexxworks as a partner. She travels the world taking business leaders to innovation hubs like Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Berlin,… using that first-hand inspiration as a continuous and valuable source, thus keeping the keynote content and examples on the cutting edge of the latest technologies, developments and disruptive new business models.
It is high time for any healthcare company to reconsider its position now and in the future.
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Tlou Mathatho is a professional motivational speaker with more than 19 years of public speaking experience.
Having started public speaking at the age of 14 in high school, his public speaking skills positioned him to be able to convey his message to his audience in a more practical and thought provoking way.
With an inborn public speaking gift and years of corporate experience , Tlou Mathatho is not only able to touch on business related topics , he is also able to provide motivation to people who need direction concerning key life decisions that they need to make.
When dealing with business related topics Tlou Mathatho draws from his own experience as an entrepreneur who has had to navigate through an ever changing business environment.
This makes him one of the most relevant, and practical speakers.
Tlou has been featured on various shows that have positioned him to speak to millions of people at any given time via mass media.
Radio stations that have hosted Tlou include: Jozi FM, Radio Pulpit, Tetha FM, Thobel FM and Radio Alpha, with the later having given him a slot for a complete leadership programme. These platforms where part of what assisted Tlou to sharpen his speaking skills.
Apart from radio Tlou Mathatho featured on DSTV channel 331 where he spoke to the entire continent of Africa on relevant life issues.
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A critically-acclaimed urban-pop group, Gang of Instrumentals – Entertainers was founded in 2002.
Their innovative musical style is a mixture of street rap, hip hop, soul, pop, ragga, R&B and rock, with elements of house and kwaito.
They won the coveted ‘Best Urban Album’ in 2009 at the SAMAS (the South African Music Awards) due to their fusion of different sounds and they have high profile performances such as the Cape Town Jazz Festival, the Presidential Inauguration, Miss World, Africa Day, the Indian Cricket League under their belts.
The band member, Tumi ‘Lady Naturelle’ Masemola, Mandla N-Pimville Spokesman and ‘Bongo’ Riot Zungu also write, produce and act in ‘City Ses’la’ which is the second largest local show on TV (after Generations). ‘City Ses’la’ has had various seasons and they received 7 out of the 8 awards that they were nominate for at the SAM Film & Television Awards in 2009, making the show the most successful comedy show in South Africa.
Gang of Instrumentals – Entertainers awards include:
⦁ ‘Best Urban Album’ at the 2009 South African Music Awards (SAMA)
⦁ 2 SAFTA Golden Horns for ‘Best Soundtrack’ in a TV comedy – 2006 & 2007
⦁ 2 Channel O nominations for ‘Best Group’ & ‘Best Video’ in 2005
⦁ A SAMA nomination for ‘Record of the Year’ in 2008
⦁ ‘Band of the Year’ at the KORA Awards in 2008
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Bruce Fordyce is a well known name in Athletics after his record run in the Comrades Marathon over the years.
In 1977, when Fordyce ran his first Comrades Marathon, he placed 43rd out of 1,678 entries. He placed 14th in 1978, 3rd in 1979, 2nd in 1980, and he was the winner for an unprecedented eight consecutive years from 1981 to 1988; he won again in 1990. No other runner in the history of the Comrades has achieved this feat.
Bruce also held the record time for the “up” run (Durban to Pietermaritzburg) and his record of 5:24:07 for the “down” run (Pietermaritzburg to Durban) stood for 21 years from 1986 until it was broken in 2007 by Russia’s Leonid Shvetsov.
Presentations:
Bruce Fordyce delivers an insightful presentation called “In the Long Run”.
It is an inspiring 40 minute talk incorporating exciting visuals of South Africa and the World Cup. In it, Bruce invites his fellow South Africans to remember how great we were in 201 0 and encourages us to maintain that positive energy.
Bruce Fordyce will inspire your conference through his talk on how to push past barriers to achieve greatness.
It’s the most exciting challenge a runner can face: that first big marathon. With this practical guide to everything from physiology to great gear—now updated for this third edition—novices can train themselves up from scratch to their first six mile race and then on to half, full, and ultra-marathons.
Full-color diagrams, detailed text, fact-filled charts, and superb action photographs explain running science in an accessible and inspiring way.
All the crucial information is here: an analysis of how muscles work and injuries occur, advice on choosing the right running shoe, suggestions for a proper runner’s diet, plus practical training schedules and pacing tables for measuring progress.
Even an absolute beginner will be ready to take on that big run in six months!
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Dr. Sherylle Calder, renowned as “The Eye Lady,” is a distinguished sport scientist and performance coach with over 30 years of experience in visual-motor performance. Her pioneering work in visual performance skills training has revolutionized the way athletes and professionals enhance their performance across various domains. As the founder and CEO of EyeGym, an innovative online visual intelligence training program, Dr. Calder has empowered individuals to see faster, decide smarter, and act quicker.
Dr. Calder’s journey began as an international field hockey player for South Africa, where she earned 50 international caps. Her on-field experiences led her to recognize the critical role of visual skills in athletic performance, prompting her to delve into the science of visual-motor coordination. This passion culminated in a PhD in Visual Performance Skills Training, laying the foundation for her groundbreaking work.
Over the years, Dr. Calder has collaborated with elite sports teams globally, contributing to three World Cup victories in rugby and cricket. Her clientele includes the South African Springboks, the All Blacks, England Rugby, the Miami Dolphins, Formula 1 driver Valtteri Bottas, and golfer Ernie Els. Beyond sports, her expertise extends to corporate environments, where she enhances decision-making and performance through visual intelligence training.
Central to Dr. Calder’s methodology is the EyeGym program, designed to improve visual awareness, eye-tracking, decision-making, and reaction times. This program has been instrumental in refining athletes’ abilities to process visual information swiftly and accurately, leading to enhanced on-field performance. Her work underscores the trainability of visual skills, debunking the myth that such abilities are innate and unchangeable.
Event planners seeking a speaker who combines scientific expertise with practical applications will find Dr. Calder to be an exceptional choice. Her extensive experience with top-tier athletes and corporate leaders allows her to offer unique insights into the significance of visual skills in achieving peak
Dr. Calder’s presentations are not only informative but also transformative. Attendees gain a deeper understanding of how visual skills impact daily tasks and high-pressure situations alike. Through engaging anecdotes and evidence-based strategies, she demonstrates how training the eyes and brain can lead to better decision-making, improved concentration, and heightened situational awareness.
Moreover, her approachable demeanor and ability to tailor content to diverse audiences ensure that participants leave with actionable insights applicable to both personal and professional contexts. Whether addressing athletes aiming for excellence or professionals seeking a competitive edge, Dr. Calder’s expertise resonates universally.
Summary
Dr. Sherylle Calder stands at the forefront of visual performance training, bridging the gap between science and practical application. Her pioneering work with EyeGym has transformed the way individuals approach visual skills, emphasizing their trainability and profound impact on performance. As a speaker, she offers unparalleled expertise, engaging delivery, and actionable strategies, making her an invaluable asset to any event focused on excellence and peak performance.
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As early as seven years old, Noluthando Tshabalala’s greatest joy came from standing in front of an audience, articulating, and expressing herself. She was born ready for the world to hear her voice. A voice of an African woman that carries authenticity, positivity, and a new perspective.
At the age of 17 years, she set into the working world and identified creativity, communications and client relations as great interests. This led to a successful eleven-year career, as Head of Marketing & Communications as well as Head of the Video Division at Content Connect Africa. Content Connect Africa is one of the largest indie content aggregators in Africa.
Equipped with a rich and diverse business culture of the South African entertainment industry, Noluthando Tshabalala has embarked on an entrepreneurial journey as a motivational speaker, online radio show host, MC, content creator and property investor.
Her love for connecting with great people, love for music, jovial spirit, exquisite image, inquisitive mind alongside a deep respect for her fellow countrymen and different South African cultures are all pleasant traits that make her remarkable as a person and unforgettable as a speaker!
Our world has never been more instant and real time than now. What took us weeks and months to be aware of, is now readily available through a simple click.
News, entertainment, education, fitness, and other content are all readily available on any platform of our choice. Noluthando has leveraged on this and has taken her speaking talent to the world, connecting with like-minded individuals.
Black women who are aspirers, mothers, business & career women, wives and much more. Women who are defining themselves and designing their own path.
“When Noluthando Tshabalala speaks, I deliberately choose to say what will make the next person feel empowered than before they encountered my words.
All my platforms have one mission and that is to awaken the giant within. To remind every individual of their purpose and unique star quality.
The world is waiting for a gift, idea, skill, ability that only one individual in the world can fulfill. We are all that individual!”
In March 2021, Noluthando started an empowering YouTube series titled BeauMovation. Pair Beauty with Motivation and you get BeauMovation.
This is a series created by Noluthando Tshabalala to inspire inside out beauty. Young people, men and women alike are plagued by society making them believe that they are not good enough, not rich enough nor beautiful or snatched enough.
BeauMovation is a wellness concept where viewers can consume real life experiences and insights that can elevate their self esteem, confidence and outlook on life.
These empowering messages are paired with beauty tips and hacks. Inner work manifested through outer beauty.
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Nkosinathi I. Mazibuko is an acclaimed master-builder of people and organization’s, a great source of inspiration, an excellent coach, trainer and leader.
Known for his foresight in football and life coaching among high-profile individuals who find themselves in a place of personal recovery and discovery, he has been labeled as the #1 Football Life Coach.
Nkosinathi I. Mazibuko is the Bestselling author of the football lifestyle book, Football Success Revealed – Life Lessons!
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Tshepo Mogale – Corporate Comedian started doing stand up comedy in 1999 in Cape Town. His first show was at a comedy competition at a venue called Hobnobs, where let’s just say he wasn’t welcome there anymore.
At about the same time that he started his comedy career was the same time that the Cape Comedy Collective was created, which was a collective of about 25 comics who some are very big around the country now.
So he performed all around Cape Town performing in classy and dingy venues with the home base being the Cape Comedy Club namely the Armchair Theatre in Observatory.
Tshepo Mogale then JOINED the CCC on a very successful Varsities tour in late 2000, which was a tour of all major universities in South Africa. The whole time as this was going on he was fully employed as a semi computer geek for an Internet company in Cape Town. While doing all of this he did television adverts for various brands including Smirnoff and also radio voice overs.
In 2000 Tshepo Mogale decided to MOVE to Joburg to broaden his comedy horizons and also to work in a financial services company. Tshepo Mogale immediately got onto the Joburg circuit and became a hit in the popular Joe Parker Comedy Express circuit. Performing in Joburg gave Tshepo Mogale a wider range of exposure, which resulted in him doing many stints on television doing stand up and various acting gigs, where Tshepo Mogale featured on the highly acclaimed Parker Comedy express dvd, which was released in 2001. All this was done while the brother was pushing a full time job.
Tshepo then started to more and more shows outside of Johannesburg in places like Durban, Bloemfontein, Vereeneging etc. which grew his exposure and popularity amongst the South African public. In 2002 Tshepo Mogale was invited to perform at the first all black comedy festival, the Smirnoff Comedy Blackout which featured some international acts from the U.S. While balancing his day job at a bank and doing stand up. Towards the end of 2002 Tshepo Mogale was again selected to perform at the biggest comedy event in South Africa the Laugh out Loud to an audience of more than 7000 people.
At this time Tshepo also partook in the Sprite Soul Comedy tour which took comedy to many South African small towns namely Kimberly, Bloemfontein, Pietersburg Nelspruit etc. This was also with a lot of CORPORATE EVENTS in between. Tshepo Mogale went to on to write some literature which got published in the popular Urban writers series. Tshepo Mogale then went on to open for Barry Hilton at some of his theatre shows and some of his CORPORATE EVENTS. Tshepo Mogale was invited to be one of the South African representative at the prestigious Smirnoff Comedy Festival which is the second biggest comedy event in the Southern hemisphere.
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The Fanatics is an Afro Jazz / Pop duo/trio providing you with top quality popular jazz, afro jazz, afro pop and popular music.
The perfect choice for a tasteful musical backdrop for cocktails or dinner, the Fanatics are available for banquets, conferences, fundraisers, corporate functions, country clubs, private parties, wedding receptions, restaurants, hotels and other special occasions.
The Fanatics guarantee a night of great atmosphere including or excluding professional sound. Some of the artists included in The Fanatics Repertoire are: Miriam Makeba, Jill Scott, Lira, Al Green, John Legend, Brenda Fassie, Judith Sephuma,Selaelo Selota and Mimi.
Thulile Zama – Vocals
Thulile is a vocalist with years of experience at corporate events and weddings. She is the lead vocalist of the popular all-female jazz band Heels over Head with which she has done many performances all over the country. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Popular and Jazz Music – majoring Jazz Voice from the University of KwaZulu Natal.
Andile Mnikathi – Keys
Andile Mnikathi is a classically trained pianist, who was tutored by Tania Rousine and mentored by Kwa-Zulu Natal Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor, Naum Rousine, whose baton he played under for nearly a decade. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Howard College – which is recognized as an Honours degree, and is majoring in Arranging & Composition in Jazz.
Phumlani Mtiti – Saxophone
Eastern Cape saxophonist, Phumlani Mtiti is part of the SAMA Award winning jazz band, Ological Studies. He started the saxophone at age 16, and that’s when he met Zim Ngqawana, who mentored him. He toured with him to Norway, and also went on a tour of Europe during his matric year. He is currently majoring in Jazz at the University of Kwazulu Natal.
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