South Africa

Candice Susan Swanepoel is a South African supermodel, best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. In 2012, she came in 10th on the Forbes top-earning models list. Candice Swanepoel has appeared on the covers of Australian, Brazilian, Mexican, Korean, Hellenic, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese and Italian Vogue, Brazilian, British, German and South African Elle, British,… read more »

Andy has considerable experience as a Master of Ceremonies, bringing a rare mixture of wit, discipline and quick thinking to this often under-rated role at conferences, launches and other such functions. Andy Rice is probably South Africa’s best-known branding and advertising expert. As a speaker Andy combines his professional brand consulting experience with his reputation… read more »

Xolani Gwala is a South African journalist, television presenter and radio DJ best known as the host of Talk Radio 702’s Afternoon Drive and of the SABC1 talk show Asikhulume. Gwala was born in 1975 in Impendle, a small town 60km away from Pietermaritzburg. He completed high school at St. Marys Secondary School and in… read more »

Zonke, South African R&B and Afro-soul singer Zonke has carved out a distinctive position in the musical landscape. She’s one of the country’s biggest stars but also the only female hitmaker in the game. Unlike almost every other female singer on the vibrant SA music scene, Zonke not only plays to thousands and releases multi-platinum… read more »

Vuyokazi Charity Matu is an award winning African Voice and Media Executive, who started as a receptionist and moved through the ranks to the CEO position. Called to step into hard places, her professional journey in testing environments is a remarkable story. She is a powerful TV presenter and inspirational Speaker, amazing at moving people… read more »

Zolani Mkiva is one of the youngest practitioners of one of the oldest oral traditions in Africa, Ukubonga (praise singing). Hailing from Dutywa -a small town in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, Zolani rose to prominence in 1990 when, barely a year after becoming a fully-fledged Imbongi Yesizwe (Poet of the Nation), the… read more »

Zoe Modiga was born Palesa Nomthandazo Phumelele Modiga in Overport, Durban and raised in Pietermaritzburg. Her love for music at a very young age encouraged her to attend the National School of the Arts in Braamfontein, Johannesburg where she studied classical piano, clarinet and vocals. Her time at the school provided an excellent platform to… read more »

Zikhona is a soulful pop artist who came into prominence during The Voice South Africa Season 2, where she scored herself a chair turn from Kahn, singing Nigerian artist Asa’s Jailer, and made it to the Top 16 of the series. She was first recognized publicly when she entered the first season of Clash of… read more »

Vilje Maritz matriculated as head boy from Jan van Riebeeck High School in 2008 where he won National Best Actor for the ATKV national theater competition in South Africa. He also played in the professional theater piece Breinbliksem directed by Hennie van Greunen. From 2009 until now he played in, among others, Binnelanders, Verraaiers, Vloeksteen,… read more »

Zamajobe was born in Frankfort in South Africa’s Free State province, Zamajobe Sithole grew up in the town of Vosloorus, and sang in the local choir from the age of nine. Her early musical mentor was acclaimed gospel artist, Pastor Benjamin Dube Zamajobe Sithole is evidently impacting the South African music scene with her debut… read more »

Vatiswa Ndara is a South African actress, television and radio personality known for her ‘silky-voiced’ radio news reading, as well as performances in highly rated television shows, including Scandal, 90 Plein Street, Mfolosi Street (S1 & S2), Kowethu, and Ihawu. Most recently, she has acted in the highly popular Mzansi Magic television shows Igazi (S1… read more »

Zakwe (Ntokozo Zakwe) was born and raised in KwaMashu in 1988. He became popular when he won the first South African Hip Hop awards for best Lyricist and the The Metro Fm awards 2013 for Best Hip Hop artist. He released his debut album in November 2011 and before that he had released a number… read more »

Ursula Botha is a multifaceted actress, writer, voice over artist, presenter and academic. With an imaginative energy to create, she has a hard work ethic and believes in the power of storytelling based in South Africa. At the ripe age of 8 Ursula fell in love with the performing arts and thus spent the majority… read more »

Zakes Bantwini, Durban-based, South africa music mogul Zakhele Madida, stage name Zakes Bantwini, has released yet another album that is not only nostalgic but has a crossover appeal that will mesmerize you. He describes his music as Sophisticated Dance Music – a Cosmopolitan lifestyle that talks about different lifestyles. He says: “I wanted to crossover… read more »