South Africa

Focalistic is a South African rapper from Pretoria known for EPs such as Ase Trap Ke Pena Tsa Ko Kasi and 18 Area a 5 song EP released in 2019 under Major League Music .  Focalistic has been previously featured on songs such as Overload, Skaftin and Fede by Chad Da Don. He also goes… read more »

He was born and educated in KwaZulu Natal, graduated BA.LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, and is a qualified attorney. He lives in Cape Town with his wife Michal. In February 2015, on the occasion of its 90th anniversary, Rotary Club of Durban awarded him the Paul Harris Fellowship “in appreciation of tangible… read more »

Toby Shapshack 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. Toby Shapshak writes and speaks about how innovation is better in Africa. His TED talk… read more »

The majority of Shaun’s schooling was undertaken in the USA, but Shaun studied marketing at the AAA School of Advertising here in Johannesburg prior to being awarded a scholarship to do a post-grad marketing degree in NY (USA) where he graduated with honours. A few years later Shaun then returned to the US to complete… read more »

Since then, Roelof Botha has followed a diversified career in management accounting, financial journalism, lecturing, economic research and consulting. Numerous opportunities have been utilised to contribute to the formulation of macro-economic policies within several of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, especially via projects commissioned by the European Union and other international donor agencies…. read more »

Mike Schüssler, owner of Economists dotcoza, an Economic Consultancy, has been extensively quoted in the media over the last three decades. Mike’s innovative research on employment and household issues has earned him much praise. He is the most quoted and endorsed economist in South Africa for his insights from Academia to Analysts the world over…. read more »

Melanie Verwoerd is a writer and political commentator. Her best selling memoir, “When We Dance” was published in Ireland in November 2012. It was also published in South Africa in May 2013 under the title, “The Verwoerd who toyi-toyied”. Her next book, “Our Madiba: Stories and reflections of those who met Nelson Mandela” was launched… read more »

Max du Preez is one of South Africa’s foremost journalists and political analysts. After working as a political correspondent for various newspapers, he founded Vrye Weekblad, South Africa’s first anti-apartheid Afrikaans newspaper, in 1988, and after 1994 he launched the television programmes Special Report on the Truth Commission and Special Assignment. His books include Pale… read more »

Matthew previously worked for the country’s largest online operation 24.com, first as the GM of Publishing, and then going on to found and head up the award-winning 20FourLabs (www.20fourlabs.com), a R20-million incubation and innovation division. The division won a continent-wide Nokia innovation competition for a health-based mobile application in 2010. Prior to this he headed… read more »

Co-Founder and Managing Director at Silvertree Internet Holdings (SIH) Capitalising on his passion for Africa’s emerging markets and internet enabled companies Manuel Koser, the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Silvertree Internet Holdings has proved his diligence as the investment growth partner for some of South Africa’s largest consumer and digital brands, counts digital giants Pricecheck.co.za,… read more »

Ludwick Marishane is the founder & MD of Headboy Industries Inc., and is his country’s youngest patent-filer after having invented DryBath® at the age of 17. In 2011, he was rated as the best student entrepreneur in the world (Global Champion of the Global Student Entrepreneurs Awards 2011). That same year, Google named him as… read more »

Lerato Mbele is presenter of Africa Business Report on BBC World News. She also holds an MSc degree in Development Studies from The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Lerato joined the BBC in 2012 as presenter of flagship breakfast radio programme Newsday on the BBC World Service. Prior to that,… read more »

Ken Annandale is one of South Africa’s foremost success coaches and motivational speakers. Ken Annandale has assisted people to work, manage and sell better. His advice has helped individuals prosper, become leaders, find greater happiness and build better relationships. Each year Ken shares his ideas and experiences with thousands at seminars, conventions and meetings. He… read more »

Karen Kelly is an Internationally Qualified Emotional Intelligence Trainer and Business Coach, based in Port Elizabeth,South Africa. She has been a self-employed entrepreneur since 1994 and is an expert in career development, tough transitions, and personal development. She works locally and nationally. Karen has been instrumental in the start-up of three successful businesses and has… read more »

Justice Malala is an award-winning journalist, television host, political commentator and newspaper columnist. Malala writes regular weekly columns for The Times newspaper, the Financial Mail magazine, a monthly column for Destiny Man magazine and columns for The Guardian newspaper in London. He is the resident political analyst for e.tv and eNews Channel Africa. He also… read more »