South Africa

Zain Bhikha has inspired fans the world over with his messages of hope and upliftment. As a singer, songwriter and through creative workshops and television, Zain is loved by young and old. From the time that Zain Bhikha recorded his first album in 1994, his experience as an artist has grown tremendously, increasing his exposure… read more »

Thabile Ngwato is a primetime and current affairs news anchor at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC 3 and SABC news channel 404). Having moderated at WEF Global Shaper Sessions both locally and abroad Thabile Ngwato is also a former World Economic Forum ‘Global Shaper’. Thabile started her career in Radio at YFM which gave… read more »

Sophie Ndaba a seasoned, stylish and certainly one of the most successful actresses of our time was born in Soweto. She has taken her popularity with the viewers of Generations and has established herself as an actress, a role model and an emerging creative business woman of good standing amongst South Africans. After coming back… read more »

Zahara has changed all that with her debut album Loliwe. The 23-year-old songstress, whose real name is Bulelwa Mkutukana, Zahara is a complete musician, apart from singing with an alto voice, she also plays the guitar. Her debut album is a mixture of neo-soul, Afro-pop sounds with rock elements, traditional Xhosa rhythms with the mixture… read more »

Sekoati Tsubane is a Lesotho-born South African actor best known for his role as Kabelo Padi on the SABC2 soapie 7de Laan. Kabelo is a jovial young man and has a smile that reaches from ear to ear. He is a great help to Charmaine in Oppiekoffie and enjoys his job there. Kabelo is dependable… read more »

Yvonne Chaka Chaka (born Yvonne Machaka in 1965) is a South African singer. Dubbed the “Princess of Africa”, Chaka Chaka has been at the forefront of South African popular music for 20 years. Songs like “I’m Burning Up”, “thank you mister dj”, “I Cry for Freedom”, “Makoti”, “Motherland” and the ever-popular “Umqombothi” (“African Beer”) ensured… read more »

On Air, On Screen and On Point Renaldo Schwarp keeps his finger on the pulse of South African pop culture Twenty-five-year-old Renaldo Schwarp’s face and voice are difficult to miss in and around the City of Cape Town. Currently the host of his own late-night radio show on CapeTalk, Schwarp is also the host of… read more »

YoLandi Visser (stylized as ¥O-LANDI VI$$ER,) born Anri du Toit is an actress and the female vocalist in the South African zef rap group Die Antwoord. Visser appeared in the 2015 film Chappie. Visser also co-starred in Umshini Wam and Tokoloshe: all three films co-starred bandmate Watkin Tudor Jones. Under her birth name, Visser made… read more »

Quinton Shaun Mlaza born & bread in the diamond city of the Northern Cape province in a town called Kimberley (Galeshewe). The 31 year old was given birth by Eunice Williams Mlaza & Andries Mlaza were he started his primary school days at tshiamo primary school from grade 1 to grade 7 and finished of… read more »

Since 2006 he kissed Idols loyalists goodbye and since he hugged tens of thousands of his own fans with two award-winning albums and major movie, theatre and TV roles to boot. At 27 most young South Africans are happy with a qualification and, even better, a steady job to help build their dreams. At the… read more »

Born Majota Kambule, Phat Joe is one of the most bold on-air radio personalities in the country and has had numerous newspaper headlines for his downright outspokenness. With 18 years on air, he has an incredible track record. He was one of the pioneering DJs at Yfm, and his huge presence on air led to… read more »

Wild Lettuce, In the beginning of 2010 Reinhardt Buhr formed a World fusion instrumental act called “Wild Lettuce” He quickly became known for his wild live shows around South Africa, with the mesmerizing sounds of the Australian didgeridoo, crazy and unpredictable rhythms, exotic metal influenced solos and beautiful flamenco melodies. After only a few months… read more »

Born and bred in Durban, with a passion for the entertainment industry, Pearl continues with determination to make her mark on the industry that she loves. Having completed a Start-up Venture Course at WITS Business School, she knows what it takes to do so. She is currently continuing her studies, completing a BA Communications Science… read more »

Pabi Moloi is an ambitious young woman who has a wealth of broadcasting knowledge, including extensive experience in both radio and TV. As a corporate MC, notable events that Pabi has hosted include a BBC new programming showcase in 2014, Telkom Stars In-House Gala Awards in 2013, the Nedbank Information Technology Awards in 2014, as… read more »

Wicus van der Merwe is an exceptional Afrikaans singer, comedian, MC and auctioneer known for his energetic performances and hilarious comedy throughout South Africa. To date Wicus has released six musical albums and two dvd’s and is widely known in South Africa through various performances and TV programmes. Wicus van der Merwe has been nominated… read more »