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David Kau - Host and Co-producer of the popular comedy brand BLACKS ONLY
David Kau is probably one of the country’s most sought-after comedians. His one-man show, “I Did These Jokes First”, played to sold-out audiences around the country. He is the producer and host of the popular comedy brand “Blacks Only”.
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Barry Hilton - The Cousin
Say 'the cousin' and everybody knows exactly who you're talking about. Barry Hilton is a household name in South Africa and audiences love his irrepressible sense of humour! He is a skilful, generous and engaging entertainer who pulls out all the stops for audiences across the country and his shows are invariably sold out well in advance.
He has the knack of taking every day situations and turning them into hilarious skits on stage. Barry Hilton is undoubtedly South Africa's best-loved funny man!
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Nico Panagio - SABC 3 “Top Billing” Presenter and New Presenter of “Survivor SA”, Actor and Popular Master of Ceremonies.
After 5 years on "7de Laan", Nico Panagio left the popular soapie which made him a household name, and join the SABC3 lifestyle programme "Top Billing" Team as presenter. Nico can also be seen on television in the role of Bruno in SABC 3’s Erfsondes, as well as the Druglord Mr. Big, in the SABC 1 series Zone 14. He is a popular Master of Ceremonies for both corporate and special events, and receives rave reviews from clients for his professional participation.
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Denis Beckett - Beckett's Trek
Denis is probably best known as the presenter of Beckett’s Trek on SABC TV 3. At Conferences and seminars some of his popular topics are “Trekking in the Real South Africa”, “State of the Nation”, “State of the Media” and “What’s In the Pot at the End of the Rainbow”.
Denis is an admired commentator on current affairs and has had editorial and management posts on The Star, The Rand Daily Mail, The Voice and Frontline Magazine.
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Conrad Koch - One of South Africa’s most sought after corporate comedians!
Conrad Koch is a funny guy with a funny surname. His bank manager tells him he is one of South Africa’s most sought after corporate comedians, his girlfriend tells him he talks to dolls. Either way, his approach is completely unique, combining razor sharp stand up comedy, puppetry and social anthropology to create hilarious, but thought provoking comedy encounters.
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John Vlismas - Mr Ballistic
John is one of the youngest South African comedians to work a fully-fledged national theatre circuit. He has been invited twice to the biggest comedy festival in the world, “Just Pour Rire” (That’s French for “Just For Laughs”) held in Montreal Canada. During his last visit, he was featured in the prestigious “Best of The Fest” showcase, and has been guaranteed on-going future invitations. Is it any wonder why corporate clients such as Mercedes Benz, MTN, Ericsson, Microsoft, Primedia and Investec Bank hire him to perform at their gala events, product launches and corporate conferences?
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Peter Ndoro - Well-known Radio & Television Presenter
Peter Ndoro has more than 13 years experience as a broadcaster. He has produced many TV series for both the national broadcaster SABC and the Pay Television channel M-Net. He has also produced many corporate videos for various South African Companies. Peter has acted as a master of ceremonies on numerous national events including Awards functions for former president Nelson Mandela.
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Ashley Hayden - Popular TV presenter and personality
A familiar face on M-Net, Ashley Hayden is regularly voted one of South Africa's favorite television personalities. She can be seen and heard on M-Net and on the national radio station 5FM. No stranger to live television, she has hosted both the Miss South Africa beauty pageant, and its brother show, the Mr. South Africa Action Man, as well as live charity telethons, environment shows and business broadcasts. In addition to acting in local and overseas productions, she is also kept busy hosting corporate events, gala dinners, conferences, fashion shows, and awards evenings.
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Sophie Ndaba – "Queen" on the popular SABC1 soapie “Generations”
Sophie Ndaba has taken her popularity with the viewers of Generations (portraying the popular character of "Queen Moroka") and established herself as an actress, a role model and an emerging creative business woman of good standing amongst South Africans.
She has been nominated for various awards including Safta Best Soap Actress in 2006, and the former Duku Duku Awards for Best Soap Actress 2002, 2003 and 2006. She was the recipient of the Duku Duku Award for Best Soap Actress in 2003 and Star in You Kids Award for Favourite Soap Actress 2006.
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Riaad Moosa - The Comedy Doctor
Riaad Moosa’s humor is based on his experiences as a young Muslim relating to post-911 Islamaphobia (sounds fun doesn’t it), growing up in Cape Town and general observational and opinion-based humour. Skirting around the relatively taboo topics with charm and ease this comedy doctor will split your sides and keep you in stitches at the same time.
Now, a regular headliner on comedy circuits all over South Africa, Riaad is also a sought after act for the bigger productions. He has starred in the Alex Jay 5fm Comedy Jams and Real Concert’s Winston King Size Comedy shows, headlining the Sprite Soul Comedy Jams in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
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Loyiso Gola - "Loyiso Gola for President"
Loyiso Gola was nominated for the Best Comedian of the Year in the inaugural instalment of the Stars of Mzansi Awards 2008 (SA’s version of the Emmy Awards )
Loyiso Gola’s unique sense of humour, affinity towards openly frank and observational commentary has carved him into a comedy genius elevating his status to that of one of South Africa’s most talented comedians.
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Chris Forrest - Deadpan funnyman
Chris Forrest is South Africa's answer to Steve Wright, the deadpan face of American stand-up. Chris' witty and cynical one-line humour is thought provoking and to the point. Totally nerdish and unflappable, his Drew Carey- looks and slowed-up delivery have ensured that audiences take to him enthusiastically.
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Alan Committie - Defending the Caveman
Alan Committie is fast becoming known as one of South Africa's leading comics. He has taken over the legendary one-man show "Defending the Caveman" which has been running in South Africa for the last 9 years and for more than 1500 shows! Alan has received rave reviews and continues to play to full houses with this hysterical play. He alternates between this show and his own stand up shows and can be seen at various theatres around the country.
Alan can also currently be seeing on MNET's comedy hoax show Laugh out Loud where he has a weekly rant in the guise of his popular alter ego: Johan van der Walt!
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Trevor Noah - The new face of comedy
Trevor Noah only recently started performing as a professional comedian and within 2 years in the game is already recognized as one of the most talented comedians in South African comedy.
He has quickly amassed a large following, entertaining corporate and public audiences across the country with his unique fresh brand of comedy. Plans are underway to put together his much anticipated one man show later this year.
It was no wonder that the Sunday Times recently named him as one of the personalities destined for greatness this year!
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Craig Mischief – Musician, comedian and hilarious Master of Ceremonies
Solo Entertainer/ Stand-Up Comedian/ Vocalist & MC Craig Mischief has a very colorful career. When it comes to recordings, Craig has 4 Audio Cassettes (tapes) and 4 CD's under his belt, and the next goal will be a DVD of a Live Show!! He has travelled all over the country, performing for various events, and across our African Borders, to perform in Zambia and Namibia. Craig also presented his own Breakfast Show and made numerous TV appearences.
There is a lot that this talented artist still has up his sleeve, so keep an eye on him as he grows from strength to strength.
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Derek Watts – “Behind the scenes of Carte Blanche – 3 Decades of Journalism in Southern Africa”
Derek Watts - co-anchor of the iconic actuality programme Crate Blanche - is a proficient and sought-after Master of Ceremony for conferences and corporate events, as well as a top speaker.
He has twice won the “Tonight” awards – first for his work on SABC’s Top Sport and later was voted best reporter by the “Tonight” panel for his contribution to Carte Blanche. Derek has twice won the “People’s Crystal Award” for Best Male Television Presenter.
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Wolfgang Riebe - Speaker, Hilarious Illusionist and Motivator!
Share in Wolfgang's personal life experience through wisdom gained from walking the path. He offers no 'quick-fix ra ra' sessions, but instead he shares practical, sustainable and useable life skills which WILL change your life forever.
Under the banner of 'Discover Your Magic' he offers various topics, from Leadership & Management, Thinking out of the Box, Change Management, Passion, Power-charging your Memory to Customer Service. He will reframe your present thinking in order to positively influence every aspect of your life!
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Gcina Mhlophe-Becker - Africa's Favourite Storyteller
"For as long as there have been people in the world, there have been stories - long before all the great, respectable sciences were known to us. Stories pass on wisdom gathered through the ages."
Gcina is Africa's Favourite Storyteller. Storytelling has become a popular business medium for conferences and seminars and Gcina is a master at creating stories to complement business themes.
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Michael Mol
Mind the Gap – Understanding Why We Don’t Understand
Balancing Today and Tomorrow
Work Life Balance - Get a life!
Michael’s passion for understanding the world around him has led him to make a subtle shift in emphasis by joining a futurist consultancy, in 2004. This shift allows him to devote more time to working with individuals and organizations, helping them to understand the way the world works, trends that will affect us in the future, and what to do today to be ready for them. His life experiences and his business skills are truly a unique blend that sets him aside from the average motivational or inspirational speaker.
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