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Virtual speaking appearances are a cost-effective alternative to high speaking fees, often 10-50% cheaper than in-person rates. There is typically no difference in fee for a 15-minute speech versus a 60-minute speech. Some motivational speakers are open to discounting their fee if hired for more than one event by the same organization. When browsing speakers, consider their location to keep travel costs down. Personal connections to your organization or event location can increase your chances of securing a renowned speaker. Be upfront about your needs and expectations to ensure a successful partnership. Speaker bureaus like Speakers Inc help guide you through the booking process to negotiate the best deal with favorable terms. Ready to find the perfect speaker for your event? Use our advanced search feature or contact us to get started today!

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Kagiso Lediga: Comedian

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After studying drama at the University of Cape Town Kagiso Lediga ventured into comedy and over the ensuing years set about establishing himself as one of South Africa’s most talented comedians.

He is now lauded amongst the best comedians in the country with ( 9 ) years of extensive experience and an impressive body of work on the local comedy circuit behind him for corporate conferences’ and entertainment

Kagiso Lediga has performed at all the biggest comedy events in South Africa such as the Smirnoff International Comedy Festival ( 22 000 people over 2 weeks) where he won the People’s Choice Award in the company of acclaimed comedians from all over the world, Laugh Out Loud ( 5000 people –Sandton Convention Centre), Comedy Blackout, Kingsize Heavyweight Comedy Jams and so on.

He has performed to corporate crowds all over the country as the MC or in a stand up comedy capacity, a list boasting a variety of companies from various sectors of the economy.

His talents can be further confirmed by the fact that he has performed successfully overseas as well, performing at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival as well as comedy clubs in New York.

Kagiso Lediga ability to adapt his set according to his audiences but leave them in raptures has always been a strong feature of his repertoire wherever he performs.

Some corporate gigs include :

Black Business Executive Circle, Speakers Corner Caltex, M-web, Blue Moon, Black Accountants Forum, Ster Kinekor, Alstom, Mail and Guardian, Sunday Times, Khaya Majola Craven Week, Spescom, SABC Finance Dept, Old Mutual, Centricity Corporate Dinner , Internet Solutions, Octagon, Nike Corporate Social Responsibility Launch, , African Access Holdings Golf Day, Torque I.T. Golf Day, ABSA Fun Day

Kagiso is a professional stand up comedian and has Corporate entertainment for your conference

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