South Africa

Gugulethu Mfuphi is an experienced South African orator, with sound understanding of financial markets, economic data and current affairs. Gugulethu Mfuphi is Kaya FM’s “Kaya Bizz” presenter and also serves as Conference Chair, Panel Discussion Moderator and Programme Director at events. She previously worked for Talk Radio 702, SAfm, Lotus FM and The City Press… read more »

Gaetan Siew is currently Chairperson of Port Louis Development Initiative and Special Envoy for UN Habitat. He is Past President of International Union of Architects, and Past Secretary General of African Union of Architects. For his contributions, he was awarded several honorary membership and fellowships, elevated to Grand Officer of the Order of the Star… read more »

Relebogile Mabotja is a business woman, producer, actress, musical director and award winning singer. She has worked on some of South Africa’s favourite TV shows such as The Sing Off SA, Afro Café, I Love South Africa, Mzansi Insider, Sunday Chillas and Making Moves.

Young music creative taking the South African music industry by storm with his versatility and commercial appeal.

Mzansi’s sexiest female celebrity, reality TV star, model, brand ambassador and Face of Clere Radiance.

Stand-up comedian, Touch HD breakfast host and one of the hardest working women on TV right now with 3 concurrent shows airing.

Terry Pheto is a business woman, film producer and an actress best known for her roles in the 2005 Oscar-winning feature film Tsotsi; Catch a Fire (2006) and in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013).

Ndabaningi “Zubz” Mabuye has earned his title as one of SA’s most respected Emcees through his critically acclaimed music. More than a musician, Zubz also holds a B. Com degree in Information Systems and Economics. He has also been actively engaging young people and their creativity through hip-hop workshops that focus on writing skills, storytelling and… read more »

Banele Lukhele is a freelance educator and writer, who promotes access with an emphasis on child and women development. Banele completed a Bachelor of Music at the University of Witwatersrand majoring in composition and research. In her honours year she worked as the program assistant for the South Africa Washington International Program, a student leadership development… read more »

Debby Edelstein is an experienced facilitator, speaker and curator of conversations. She is co-founder of QualityLife Company which hosts conversations and events for leaders who are bold enough to deviate from the ‘Business as Usual’ agenda and is credited with pioneering the Soul of Business conversation in South Africa. In 1999 she initiated conversations with change… read more »

Sizakele Marutlulle, CEO & Founder of Marutlulle + Co, a Pan African brand strategy and ideas lab, has over 23 years’ experience in leadership, business architecture, brand building, innovation and people development. Prior to founding her company she was Head of Marketing at ABSA Africa and before then CEO of Grey Advertising SA. A former COO of… read more »

Adv Fay Mukaddam, CEO 4AX, is a commercial law expert, having focused on mergers and acquisitions, and consequently specialising in risk, governance and strategy. Previously, Fay acted as Group CEO of ABAFAZI iAfrika Group (Pty) Ltd for six years, a private professional services and investment holding company operating across sector and industry. Most recently, Fay… read more »

Nosipho Siwise-Damasane is Chair and CEO of NS Enterprises, and chair of Richards Bay Coal Terminal. A rural girl from Peddie, Nosipho has won many awards including BWA Businesswoman of the Year and has been inducted into the Global Women Leaders Hall of Fame in 2017. She is also a woman of many firsts in a… read more »

Dr Nolulamo (‘Lulu‘) Gwagwa CEO Lereko Investment, has a Masters degree in Town and Regional Planning from the University of Natal, an MSc (cum laude) from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a PhD from University College, London. She serves as a non-executive director on the boards of FirstRand, Aurecon, Sun International and… read more »

Ran Neu-Ner, investor, businessman and group co-CEO of The Creative Counsel (TCC) is a born entrepreneur and strategist. Since childhood he sought out ways to do business. From handmade calendars in kindergarten to selling beauty cosmetics in his Matric year, Ran has always been determined to succeed.     He founded TCC with business partner Gil Oved… read more »