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Hip Hop Pantsula are one of South Africa’s most loved and recognized Rap and Hip Hop performers.

Jabulani Tsambo is a musical phenomenon, with various SAMA Awards including ‘Best Male Artist’, ‘Best Hip Hop Artist’ and ‘Best Rap Album’ as well as having shared the stage with top international artists such as Jamie Cullum, Angelique Kidjo and Snoop Dogg.

A rapper to be reckoned with, he performs in Setswana, isiZulu, Sesotho, English and other local languages and he is definitely an ambassador for the colourful linguistic diversity of South Africa, an aptitude which was recognized by the Pan-South African Language Board and he was presented with the ‘Multi-Linguicism’ Award in 2008.

Jabulani’s music-related accolades (which have spanned over the years) are as varied as the languages in which he performs which includes ‘Best Record Label’ (Botswana Hip Hop Music Award 2004), ‘Best Male Artist’ (Kellogs’ Star-In-You Kids Awards 2006), the People’s Choice, Best Music Star (Maftown Golden Awards 2007), the Mzansi Music Star Award (Stars of Mzansi Awards 2008),

Hip Hop Pantsula

His nominations include ‘Most Promising Act In Africa’ (KORA 2000), ‘Best Male Artist’, ‘Best Rap Artist’ and ‘Best Director’ (Channel O Awards 2007) as well as ‘Best African Act’ (MTV Europe Music Awards 2007).

Besides the countless TV interviews and the live broadcast performances, Hip Hop Pantsula has made many other diverse television appearances.

He won the third season of the reality dance show, ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ in 2007 and in 2008, he starred in 11 episodes of the long-running hit musical soap opera, ‘Rhythm City’.

He has also been a judge on the 2010 and 2011 panels for Idols.

With numerous successful albums, he is always pushing the boundaries of his genre.

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  • Hip Hop Singer

Tim Goodenough is a highly sought-after High-Performance Coach dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, executives, and their teams unlock their full potential. With a track record of transforming individuals and organizations, Tim brings cutting-edge strategies and deep psychological insights to help leaders excel in high-pressure environments. His work in South Africa and beyond has positioned him as an authority in the field of performance optimization, ensuring that his clients not only meet their goals but surpass them with confidence and clarity.

Through his expertise, Tim has coached top-tier professionals, guiding them through the complexities of leadership, resilience, and peak performance. His approach integrates neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and elite performance techniques to create tangible, lasting results. Whether working with CEOs navigating high-stakes decisions or entrepreneurs scaling their businesses, Tim’s methods foster sustained excellence and personal mastery.

With years of experience in high-performance coaching, Tim Goodenough has established himself as a game-changer in the corporate and entrepreneurial landscape. His background in executive coaching, sports psychology, and leadership development provides him with a unique skill set that resonates with high achievers looking for an edge. He has worked with elite athletes, Fortune 500 executives, and fast-growing startups, offering a blend of science-backed methodologies and real-world applications.

Tim’s expertise lies in identifying and eliminating mental and emotional barriers that hinder peak performance. He leverages advanced coaching techniques, such as neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) and cognitive behavioral strategies, to help his clients cultivate resilience, focus, and an unwavering mindset. His work has proven invaluable in high-pressure industries, where decision-making speed and accuracy are critical to success.

Beyond his one-on-one coaching, Tim is also an accomplished author and keynote speaker, sharing his insights on high performance at conferences and corporate events. His engaging speaking style, combined with actionable strategies, empowers audiences to rethink their approach to success and drive measurable improvements in their professional and personal lives. His teachings emphasize the importance of mindset, adaptability, and the science of excellence.

Tim’s influence extends beyond the boardroom; he has been featured in leading media outlets, and his expertise is frequently sought after by top organizations looking to create a culture of high performance. He has developed and implemented customized coaching programs that have transformed businesses, fostering leadership growth and team cohesion across various industries.

Tim Goodenough is a premier High-Performance Coach specializing in helping entrepreneurs, executives, and teams elevate their performance. His expertise in leadership, resilience, and performance psychology has made him a sought-after speaker and consultant in South Africa and internationally. With a passion for unlocking human potential, Tim equips his clients and audiences with proven strategies to achieve peak performance in both their professional and personal lives. His impactful coaching and speaking engagements leave lasting impressions, driving measurable success for individuals and organizations alike.

Hashtags: #HighPerformance #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #ExecutiveCoaching #MindsetMatters #PeakPerformance #SuccessStrategies

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Tim Goodenough
  • High Performance
Financial futurist keynote speaker Guy Lundy delivers strategic foresight and economic trend analysis that equips global leaders to navigate disruption, innovate confidently, and future proof growth in shifting markets.
  • Economic Futurist

Dr. Henning Gericke is a renowned sports psychologist and motivational speaker with a long-standing track record of inspiring teams and individuals, both in sport and in life. Based in South Africa, Dr. Gericke has dedicated his career to helping people unlock their potential, build mental resilience, and achieve peak performance. His deep understanding of human psychology, combined with his firsthand experience working with elite athletes and business professionals, makes him one of the most sought-after motivational speakers in the region.

With an infectious passion for personal growth and teamwork, Dr. Gericke has played a pivotal role in shaping the mindsets of some of South Africa’s top-performing teams and individuals. His work has empowered countless people to break through barriers, embrace challenges, and cultivate a winning mentality in both professional and personal spheres.

Dr. Henning Gericke is best known for his role as the sports psychologist for the South African national rugby team, the Springboks, during their victorious 2007 Rugby World Cup campaign. His contributions to the team’s mental preparation were instrumental in their success, helping them develop the resilience, focus, and confidence needed to perform at the highest level. This experience solidified his reputation as a leading expert in sports psychology and performance coaching.

Beyond his work in sports, Dr. Gericke has extended his expertise to the corporate world, where he delivers impactful keynote speeches and training sessions on leadership, teamwork, and mental toughness. His unique ability to draw parallels between the high-stakes world of competitive sports and the demands of business has made him a favorite among corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Whether addressing a boardroom or a locker room, he delivers compelling insights that inspire people to push beyond their limits and strive for excellence.

Dr. Gericke’s approach is rooted in scientific research and practical application. He combines cutting-edge psychological theories with real-world case studies to provide audiences with actionable strategies for personal and professional growth. His engaging storytelling and hands-on techniques ensure that his message resonates with audiences long after they leave the room.

Event planners looking for a dynamic, impactful speaker who can connect with diverse audiences will find Dr. Henning Gericke to be an outstanding choice. His ability to blend scientific expertise with relatable storytelling ensures that his presentations are both educational and inspirational. Whether speaking at a corporate event, a sports conference, or a leadership summit, Dr. Gericke has the power to energize and transform audiences.

His credibility as a thought leader in sports psychology and performance coaching is backed by years of experience working with world-class teams and individuals. His insights into mental resilience, motivation, and teamwork provide invaluable takeaways that attendees can apply immediately in their own lives. Additionally, his practical, results-oriented approach ensures that his presentations are not just theoretical but also deeply impactful.

Dr. Gericke’s engaging presence and ability to tailor his message to suit different audiences make him a versatile speaker who can address a range of topics, including high-performance mindset, overcoming adversity, and cultivating winning team cultures. By booking him, event organizers can be assured of a speaker who will leave a lasting impression and provide meaningful value to attendees.

Dr. Henning Gericke is an accomplished sports psychologist, keynote speaker, and performance coach known for his ability to inspire and motivate. With a proven track record of helping teams and individuals unlock their full potential, he is a trusted authority in the fields of sports psychology and leadership development. His experience with elite athletes, including his contributions to the 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning Springboks, underscores his expertise in mental resilience and high-performance coaching.

Through his dynamic presentations, Dr. Gericke empowers audiences with actionable insights on motivation, teamwork, and personal growth. Whether addressing corporate leaders, sports professionals, or aspiring achievers, his message resonates deeply and drives real results. Event planners seeking a powerful speaker who can ignite passion, instill confidence, and elevate performance need look no further than Dr. Henning Gericke.

Hashtags: #DrHenningGericke #SportsPsychologist #Leadership #PeakPerformance #MotivationalSpeaker #Resilience #Teamwork #WinningMindset

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Dr. Henning Gericke
  • Peak Performance
Nomalanga Sitole is a high-impact leadership speaker and dynamic event emcee who ignites audiences with compelling storytelling, energetic delivery and practical insights that inspire personal and professional transformation.
  • Emcee. Inspiration
Sonja Kruse is an inspirational speaker and adventurer whose 351 day Ubuntu journey across South Africa reveals powerful lessons on empathy, connection, and the transformative impact of human kindness.
  • Inspirational Speaker
News anchor and media presenter Joanne Joseph delivers authoritative broadcast journalism and high-impact event hosting, known for incisive storytelling, credible reporting and polished on-air communication excellence.
  • Business Emcee

Gareth Woods – Marketing Innovation states that despite being the largest and most lucrative of demographics millennials continue to confound traditional marketing tactics to the frustration of marketers globally.

Despite their apparent “counter culture” perspective these “unique and special snowflakes” are not without their similarities and Gareth helps us to unpack some of what makes them tick through one of their largest and fastest growing passion points – video gaming.

Gareth has been into video games pretty much since video games existed and has played almost every console ever made.

Gareth Woods | Marketing Innovation

He is a well-known content producer in the local gaming community, and has written reviews and opinion pieces for several leading local and international gaming sites.
He has hosted at almost every major esports event in South Africa over the past few years and across several titles such as Counter Strike, Dota2 and Call of Duty.
He currently hosts a weekly segment on the Expresso Show on SABC showcasing all the latest news and reviews in the world of gaming.
A passion for gaming and esports, as well as a corporate career in marketing and sponsorship led him to create Good Game Well Played – South Africa’s first esports marketing agency.
Gareth Woods notoriety in the esports community has grown dramatically and has been featured in FinWeek, Maggs on Media, Huffington post, Forbes Africa and The Money Show with Bruce Whitfield – as well as being invited to speak at the first ever African esports marketing summit in 2016.
Gareth Woods-Marketing Innovation now consults with several major brands and stakeholders both nationally and abroad on gaming and esports and strives to connect brands with gamers through authentic and engaging content and events.
Audiences will leave with new insights into the millennial market, the massive scope and opportunity that gaming provides to potential investors and revealing “the biggest thing you’ve never heard of” the brand new frontier of esports entertainment.
Gareth Woods is also an entertaining and accomplished speaker having worked as a stand-up comedian for several years with career highlights such as performing on comedy central, opening for Trevor Noah at the Lyric Theatre as well as several one man shows at the National Arts Festival.

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  • Marketing Innovation
Zoë Brown is a dynamic television presenter, award-winning radio host and polished event emcee known for her warm on-air presence, bilingual versatility
  • Event Emcee

Conn Bertish an iconic internationally awarded creative director, artist, big wave surfer, Fear Factor winner, husband and father of two young children, was handed the toughest brief he had ever seen.

Conn was diagnosed with a severe and extremely rare form of brain cancer.

So rare in fact, that the data available for the behaviour (and the reaction to certain treatments) of the cancer was depressingly hard to find.

Whilst the traditional cancer treatments (like surgery, chemotherapy and radiation) were prescribed, Conn Bertish – Motivational Speaker felt that there was something missing.

It was as if the most important part of the solution was left out of the brief.

Where was he in the solution?

Surely he could do more than just ‘be strong’?

He solved challenges for a living, so surely he could play a role here?

He could try to understand the problem and then creatively become a part of the solution.

After all, the challenge was happening in his body.

Conn’s Cancer Brief:

Conn Bertish knew how to work with tough briefs. He immediately set in motion the biggest creative project of his life.

He began the process of using his imagination to immerse himself into his bout with cancer.

He went straight to the first things he always relied on – his pen, his paper and his playful, problem solving attitude.

He began toying with cancer, studying the helpless people around him creating visual representations of what he was going through; documenting his experience with conceptual thinking and storytelling.

He used his imagination to create a drawn-series of pen-on-paper metaphors that helped him to visualize his tumour and the treatments with intent.

He then took this thinking into everyday life and the world around him.

It became a game; a daily routine.

Conn Bertish | Motivational Speaker

Conn Bertish had found a playful, debunking way to interact with his cancer. See his cancer. Imagine beating his cancer.

All of a sudden, he had a role in his own survival.

Conn Bertish was able to imagine the effects that different treatments would have on the tumour cells.

Creative thinking helped Conn Bertish – Motivational Speaker to link his mind to his body in a way that augmented all of his treatments, his resilience and his immune system, ultimately increasing his chances of survival.

As somebody whose life was built around creativity and the power of conceptual thought, Conn was used to working with metaphors.

He knew the value in bringing in seemingly insurmountable problems into context.

It was in his nature to deal with the usually invisible.

After beating cancer in 2013, Conn has been urged by doctors, oncologists, neurologists and professors of science to share this way of thinking; to use his experience as a gateway for others to enter the world of his playful visual approach (dubbed Dojo Thinking).

The result is the Cancer Dojo.  A digital platform and mobile application that will enable people to engage with their cancer in a new and powerful way. It is, in many medical opinions, way ahead of its time.

Its goal is to help people to unlock the powerful effects of Dojo Thinking; to alter the way in which they deal with their disease.

The app is a space where people can grow, learn and share skills and tools to boost their immune systems and actively participate in their unique bouts with cancer.

It’s a space where people can keep each other company and send each other help.

It’s a dojo, where creative people from all over the world will work alongside doctors and oncologists to find new ways to change the way we interact with the disease.

Cancer Donjo launched a Thundafund; crowd-funding campaign on the 20th of April 2015 and they need supporters, contributors and partners to help to bring this empowering platform to life.

Conn has also authored a book on ‘Cancer & Creativity’ which details his adventures, creative techniques and discoveries through cancer

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  • Motivational Speaker

Michael Abrahamson – Corporate Mentalist is one of SA’s top mentalists and has modified his corporate show to feature unique routines which are mind-boggling. His show is fully interactive and promotes lots of discussion – the perfect ice-breaker to your event.

Michael originally made his name in the industry as a multi award-winning sports broadcaster on TV and radio.

He has covered high profile sporting events across the globe, including the Athens Olympic Games, World Cups in cricket, rugby and soccer, SA tours to the Caribbean, Italy and the UK and major events in over 20 sporting codes.

He was the recipient of the top radio broadcaster SAB award for the FIFA 2010 World Cup and his voice has been heard internationally.

He also does voice overs and acts as MC for numerous cricket, swimming and gymnastics events.

Originally a magician, Michael was exposed to mentalism in the early 2000s, and immediately started working on putting a unique show together.

Michael Abrahamson | Mentalist

Since SA has very few mentalists, Michael’s show is unique and a real eye-opener to clients looking for something very different to spice up their events.

Michael Abrahamson show varies from event to event and he never performs exactly the same show twice, in order to give people who might have seen him before, something new to watch and enjoy.

Mentalism is an art form which allows the mentalist to use his or her five senses to create some wonderfully unique entertainment.

Michael Abrahamson show incorporates mathematics, memory feats, psychological suggestion, mind reading, body language, eye movement etc, and he even prefaces his show with some information about how his audience can use these skills in their day to day life. As such, audience members leave the event not only with a mind-blowing show to talk about, but with some skills that they can use to better their own performances in their day to day lives.

His three mentalism stage shows, Powerbrain – The Mentalist, Powerbrain – The Mentalist Sequel and most recently, Visage – Revealing the Secrets of the Mind, have played to big audiences and exposed mentalism to a wide spectrum of the SA public.

Michael also offers training programmes for corporate clients, and runs Memory and Mind Building courses around the country for school learners, varsity and college students, and corporate clients.

Michael Abrahamson also offers quiz shows, both general knowledge and music, which also go down very well. All the quizzes have a twist at the end, which keeps everyone interested right up until the final round. He is also an MC and a sought-after guest speaker, and his client list involves most of the big corporate companies in SA.

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  • Mentalist
International keynote speaker Antoni Lacinai equips leaders and teams with high impact communication strategies, goal setting models, and motivational tools that elevate collaboration, engagement, and workplace performance.
  • Employee Engagement
Toby Shapshak writes and speaks about how innovation is better in Africa. His TED talk on how Africa is solving real problems has had over 1,4-million views; and he has been featured in the New York Times. He is the editor-in-chief and publisher of Stuff magazine; is a contributor to Forbes and writes a weekly column for the Financial Mail.
He has been co-hosting a weekly TV show on CNBC Africa for the past two years.
He believes Africa is a mobile-driven continent, about which he has written for CNN, The Guardian in London and for Forbes. He is writing a book on innovation in Africa, looking at how the problems Africa is solving for itself will benefit the rest of the world.
Toby has spoken at the South by South West (SxSW) conference in Austin, Texas, (thrice) on how mobile is being used in Africa (2013) and how music is being consumed (2014); and The Guardian’s Activate: Johannesburg on innovation out of necessity.
He has also spoken at Intel’s IDF conference in San Francisco, Germany’s Zukunftskongress (Future Congress), TEDxGateway in Mumbai, Pivot East in Nairobi, and Tech4Africa in Joburg.

Toby Shapshak – Innovation Technology

Toby was named in GQ’s top 30 men in media and the Mail & Guardian newspaper’s 300 influential young South Africans list; and has been the ICT Journalist of the Year. GQ said he “has become the most high-profile technology journalist in the country” while the M&G wrote: “Toby Shapshak is all things tech… he reigns supreme as the major talking head for everything and anything tech.”
As a news and political journalist, he ran Mail & Guardian newspaper’s website when it was the first news site in Africa, shadowed Nelson Mandela when he was president, and covered the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Toby Shapshak has interviewed a range of tech industry luminaries, including Apple co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.
Formerly a senior newspaper reporter covering everything from crime to politics, he has been writing about innovation, telecoms and the internet and the impact it has on our lives for more than 20 years; including the Sunday Times, Business Day, Mail & Guardian, The Financial Mail, The Times, City Press, ThisDay, and The Weekender.

Toby Shapshak was named in GQ’s top 30 men in media and the Mail & Guardian newspaper’s 300 influential young South Africans list; and has been the ICT Journalist of the Year.

GQ said he “has become the most high-profile technology journalist in the country” while the M&G wrote: “Toby Shapshak is all things tech… he reigns supreme as the major talking head for everything and anything tech.”

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  • Innovation Technology

Mike Walsh is the CEO of Tomorrow, a global consultancy on designing companies for the 21st century. A global nomad, futurist and author of the bestselling book, The Algorithmic Leader, he advises some of the world’s biggest organizations on digital transformation and disruptive innovation in this new era of machine intelligence.

A prolific writer and commentator, Mike’s views have appeared in a wide range of international publications including Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, BusinessWeek, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal. Each week he interviews provocative thinkers, innovators and troublemakers on his podcast, Between Worlds.

His latest book, The Algorithmic Leader: How to be smart when machines are smarter than you, offers a hopeful and practical guide for reinventing leadership and organizations.

Mike’s other books include Futuretainment (winner of the design award by the Art Director’s Club in New York), published by Phaidon, and The Dictionary Of Dangerous Ideas.

Mike travels over 300 days a year worldwide: researching trends, collecting case studies and presenting on the future of business and leadership.

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Mike Walsh | Digital Futurist

FUTURIST
Rather than focusing on the distant future, Mike takes an anthropological approach – scanning the near horizon for emerging technologies and disruptive shifts in human behavior, and then translating these into pragmatic plans for digital transformation. A prolific writer and commentator, Mike’s views have appeared in a wide range of international publications including BusinessWeek, Forbes and the Wall Street Journal.

Global Nomad
Constantly traveling the world for the best ideas, Mike Walsh spends more than 300 days a year on the road interviewing innovators, entrepreneurs and corporate revolutionaries to provide his clients and audiences with a fresh and compelling vision of tomorrow’s opportunities.

Speaker
Mike Walsh has delivered close to a thousand keynote speeches around the world to companies in almost every industry. His customized presentations leave audiences prepared and inspired to transform the way they do business.

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  • Digital Futurist

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.

The Fanatics | Afro Jazz Band

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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  • Jazz Band

Beat-Route is a classic, traditional swing jazz combo, performing regularly across Kwazulu-Natal and beyond.

The band has, over the past 6 years since its inception, developed an extensive repertoire of originals, standards, grooves, Latin, Afro, popular and show tunes executed with professional style in the jazz idiom, and features regularly at corporate functions, parties, weddings, fairs, restaurants and on the local jazz circuit.

Beat-Route | Swing Jazz

The versatile instrumental four-piece provides a classy background show which still allows for conversation and networking without strain.

The band can and do often perform without a PA system, and for bigger events only subtle amplification is required.

They also perform regularly with vocalist Thobeka Langa, to make the band a vocal Quintet.

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  • Swing Band

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