Christo Brand is a South African former prison guard who was one of several that were responsible for guarding Nelson Mandela. He came to Robben Island, where Mandela was being held, in 1978 when he was 19 years old. In 1982 he was transferred along with Mandela to Pollsmoor Prison. Christo and Mandela developed a […]

David Allison is a human values expert, global researcher and best-selling author. He is focused on changing the way we understand ourselves, the people around us.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo as they unravel the profound lessons learned from 25 years of collaboration amidst the world’s most unforgiving terrains. Their keynote presentation, “The Power of Relationships,” is an unparalleled narrative that delves into the intricacies of human connections, mirrored against the backdrop of […]

Asanda Maku is a dynamic force in the realm of professional speaking, renowned for her captivating presence and insightful perspectives. Since her debut on the iconic South African teen show, Hectic Nine-9, on SABC 2 in 2007, she has seamlessly transitioned from television personality to an acclaimed conference emcee, host, and facilitator. With her magnetic […]

Rory Steyn – Motivational Bodyguard was appointed to the Presidential Protection Unit in 1996. Rory was team leader of President Nelson Mandela’s personal security detail and handled the protection of the former President both nationally and internationally. Prior to this, Rory had a long and accomplished history in the South African Police Service, where he […]

Apart from being an author Cindy Norcott is a wife, mother to two girls, a businesswoman, has climbed Kilimanjaro, built a crèche for needy children, has her own foundation, is a motivational speaker and an entrepreneur who single handedly launched her business, Pro Appointments, 24 years ago. Over the past 25 years, Cindy has honed […]

Nick Christelis frequently asks Are you struggling to build those extremely important partnerships in your life? Whether it’s customer/supplier, employer/ employee, department to department, company/unions, husband/wife or police/communities, the nature of the game has changed. The ability to build partnerships that co-create value has become not only critical, but is in itself a powerful strategic […]

Natalie du Toit left leg was amputated below the knee in 2001. She has gone on to compete against – and often beat – able-bodied swimmers at the highest level. At 16, she nearly qualified for the 2000 Sydney Olympics in three events. People sensed great things were in store for the strong, determined swimmer; […]