Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Nazli George Gauteng If you don’t know, where have you been? For the past 30 years, she is one of South Africa’s top actors, she has kicked up a storm in Theatres on Television in Films and on Radio. SHE is a SAFTA AWARD WINNER, She has written, directed, produced top productions that all opened at the Baxter Theatre to sold-out houses, these shows have received critical acclaim, at festivals and various theatres across the country. Nazli George shows has set a precedent at the Baxter Theatre, her shows since 1995 have brought people to the theatre who otherwise would not have come, Nazli has paved the way for other artists, like the Jo Barbers and the Mark Lottering’s, she has an extremely large fan base across the country. Her shows are always sold out wherever they perform, she is a dynamic talented woman who not only acts, sings, dancers, but writes truly South African stories, Nazli George is the brand, whatever she touches turns to gold, she is a unique artist who not only climbs the Ladder with her career but has always plowed back into the community that has made her, Nazli George is the only female actor from the Cape Flats that writes her own work, performs, is a successful businesswoman and nurtures talent from the Cape Flats. Nazli continues to take theatre to new heights; she takes shows to the people in the most remote township or area. Nazli is a true people’s person, the people of Cape Town remain close to her heart and she remains close to her supporters, she has schools in all provinces that support her shows regularly besides, organizations, clubs, churches, and companies. Nazli is a true icon, a woman who inspires the community; she started her own production company called N.G.PROMOTIONS. Nazli George is an example of somebody who never forgets her Rootz. NAZLI GEORGE was born on the 28th May 1966, an only child in LANSDOWNE, CAPE TOWN, her parents divorced when she was a baby, her mom died when she was 11yrs old, her granny reared her and she is eternally grateful to have had the privilege to look after her granny until she died at the age of 94, Nazli granny was like her mother, she values the teaching and morals instilled into her as a child and today she applies that to her home, to her family, she is married for 16 years and has an 8yr old daughter. Nazli and her family make the lord the center of their life, they involved on various levels at their church. NAZLI GEORGE has a strong bond with her extended family, cousins, aunties, uncles and with her group of friends. She attended Portia Primary school in Lansdowne, She started ballet at the age of 6 and joined the Carol Shapiro School of ballet receiving CECCHETTI Training, she remained at this ballet school privately until after matric, she attended WYNBERG Senior Secondary school, she was one of the first matriculants to do the joint matriculation board exams in DRAMA and BALLET. She has received many awards while at school doing eisteddfods, festivals for both ballet and drama. NAZLI GEORGE boasts an impressive curriculum; she is a University of Cape Town drama graduate, a College of Trinity in LondonGraduate, an award-winning, stage, television, film, radio actress, a drama teacher, a writer,a director and a producer of award-winning shows. Nazli started her production company NG PROMOTIONS in 1995 in CAPE TOWN, to create a platform for original South African work, in doing so she has managed to write 6 top productions that tells our own unique stories; these productions create a voice for the once forgotten community. The names of the productions are: 1. Daai’s Mos Reality 2. En Soe Gaan Die Storie Aan 3. Sisters in Arms 4. The Diva Musical 5. Off The Cuff 6. Rootz These productions are comedies at its best, it’s funny, entertaining, and educating and it boasts an excellent storyline. NAZLI GEORGE has written 30original songs. ROOTZ was her one women show she wrote to honour her granny and her mother, 2 strong powerful God-fearing women who influenced her life. N.G. Promotions is a professional production company that besides writing its own original work, it also takes the challenge to produce the shows and in many cases head the direction but also allow top directors to work on the projects, e.g. Ralph Lawson and Janice Honeyman as well as up and coming directors.N.G. Promotions has extended their services, talented youth from the communities are cast in the shows, most of them have received their training from Nazli George, they are encouraged through N.G Promotions to further their studies. Nazli tutors them for the College of Trinity exams; most of them have qualifications from the College of Trinity. Majority of the actors have become very successful they have landed roles in Egoli, 7de Laan, and played in the top stage and musical productions and worked for top radio stations, and are accomplished comedians, namely Kurt Schoonraad, Aziz Abrahams, Mortimer Williams, Mary Daniels, Webster, Bronwyn Van Graan, Antonio Fischer, José Engelbrecht, Chad Abrahams, just to name a few. N.G. Promotions offers speech and drama classes and has successfully toured with students to the Klein Karoo Kunstefees as well as the Grahams town festival. N.G Promotions writes their own original music, the songs are written in various genres. N.G Promotions is not funded, Nazli George has taken all the financial risks. N.G Promotions has for the past 24 years assisted and motivated organizations to help themselves to establish a solid fundraising drive. N.G. Promotions also do various projects at primary schools across the country that covers various topics namely: Aids, Bullying, Drugs and Child Abuse, Respect, Education, Discipline; Abduction, Violence, Self Confidence, Crime, etc… N.G. PROMOTIONS also does productions at high schools namely: Youth Rendition that covers Aids, Drugs, Alcoholism, Teenage Pregnancy, Violence, Relationships, and Social Issues, etc. N.G.PROMOTIONS also does various projects at companies that cover various issues namely: Aids, Safety and Security in the Workplace, Occupational Health, Substance Abuse, Responsibility towards your Profession and Community, Transformation, Life skills, Positive Life Styling, and Being Competent and Reliable and Efficient. Nazli George and her husband owns CN AUDIO SUPPORT, a technical company that supply and operate sound and lighting requirements for conferences, exhibitions, launches, campaigns, schools, shopping centers, churches, theatres, events, etc… C N AUDIO SUPPORT has brought a few mining companies on board like ANGLO AMERICAN, PETRA DIAMONDS, PPC, VEDANTA who sponsored the company to take the ANTI BULLYING ANDSTOP THE ABUSE campaign that NAZLI wrote to schools in their region, Nazli George has built NG PROMOTIONS to where it is today, NAZLI GEORGE and her husband continue to climb the ladder with CN AUDIO SUPPORT yet she still continues to have an impressive performing career, this year she celebrates 30 years as an award-winning TV, FILM, STAGE ACTRESS in the industry. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back The Other Michael Jackson Gauteng Need to flatten the change curve? Our keynote speaker Michael Jackson has already applied his communication and marketing expertise to audiences at over 2 700 conferences and events across 46 countries. An informative and inspiring speaker on innovative human and business change, he has addressed world leaders and global CEOs yet is equally as comfortable with sleeves rolled speaking at the factory floor level. Passionate about what he does, Jackson creates and delivers outstanding, memorable and company personalized speeches, and is also is available to attend your entire event as an expert, experienced on-stage conference facilitator or interviewer. Combining immediate, up to date stories of market-relevant business information with the historic, current and future dynamics of business change, Jackson ensures his audiences become completely engaged, think differently and are better able to react to the complexities brought by massive, constant change. Michael Jackson delivers a powerful set of messages, expertly weaving your story into his materials and creates maximum impact with any audience. Innovative Thinking Required The new normal in a post-Covid world The decade of the 2020s was meant to deliver a modern, integrated, tech-smart, seamlessly connected and better planet for us all. Now, following the black swan Covid-19 pandemic, it has delivered a major hangover from which we all need a massive wake up call. In a world of new economics, new politics and shifting balances of power we urgently need to break through typical business thinking and psychologically inherent human behaviors to flatten the current change curve. Rapid business recovery and refocus is essential. Shaping your mindset, re-creating your story and delivering into a very different future is now essential. This stimulating keynote presentation, personalized for your organization, is exactly the medicine you need right now. TESTIMONIALS “We hired Michael to serve as master of ceremonies at the Global Restaurant Leadership Conference in Dubai, 2018. Michael is a gifted public speaker – he fits right in, as if he’d been in our industry for a while. He was friendly, engaging, and flexible. And oh, that voice! It a bit of gravitas to our conference. ”Chris Keating, Group President, Restaurant Media & Events, Winsight (USA) “There is no better MC or Featured Speaker than Michael Jackson. He engages and captivates the audience immediately and is an absolute pleasure to work with. Not only does Michael come prepared to speak with his own, well thought out content, but he also dives into the company he is speaking for. He learns and understands their business and the audience he is talking to. He reinforces corporate philosophies and works them into each presentation. I look forward to the opportunity to work with Michael again. You cannot go wrong with Michael Jackson!” Howard Spector, Executive Producer, Ashley Events (USA) Michael and I have worked together on multiple industry conferences in the Foodservice space. I am always impressed by his ability to pivot and adapt to any last-minute content changes as well as his ability to captivate the audience on any subject he presents! He is a welcomed addition to each of our events and I hope he’ll be a mainstay for years to come! Jack Cleveland, Senior Manager, Programs, Technomic Inc. (USA) We have worked with Michael on several events and have been extremely happy to get him onboard for his great contribution to our events: – actively supporting the entire process with a holistic approach starting from marketing, to content delivery on to customer experience and insight – Michael is able to lift up a conference and entire event to a level that is giving both customers and organizers a real productive and quality-driven experience. Agnes Gehot, Event Director, Informa Markets (Europe) “The Other Michael Jackson is a superb speaker and MC. If you want to keep your audience engaged and entertained, you’ll struggle to find someone better. I look forward to seeing him on stage again.” Nikki Fourie, Program Manager, South African Reserve Bank (SA) A true gentleman. Jackson is a national treasure. Nelson Mandela, Former President, Republic of South Africa ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Award Dinners // Birthdays // Family Days // Golf Days // Ladies Days // Launches // virtual events // Year End Functions < Back Ewan Strydom ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Western Cape Ewan Strydom is an Expresso presenter.Ewan was born in Gauteng and moved to Cape Town in 2001. He is a Qualified Personal Fitness Trainer who has made it his aim to motivate and inspire individuals to improve their lifestyles and, as a result, become healthier and fitter. He has been modelling for 10 years, spending four years abroad before returning to South Africa. In 2008, Ewan featured on the cover of Men's Health and competed in the Men's Health Look competition, which launched his TV career. Today we'll talk to Ewan about being a father for the second time.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Mime Artist Nationwide Our mime artists can roam between your guests at a cocktail function creating a fun and wacky vibe that will get your party started in the right way. Alternatively we can provide a full mime state show great for themed events. Speak to us about our mime acts, be it traditional mime or something just a little bit different.

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Pravesh Mungaldave Gauteng He has been increasing revenues for tailors as Pravesh is known for leaving his audiences in stitches, Pravesh Mungaldave’s trajectory on SA’s mainstream comedy circuit has been swift and steady since he won the Gauteng Humorous Speech Contest in 2008 as the only novice entrant. He has been seen sharing the stage with some of South Africa’s legendary comics at leading venues such as at The Playhouse in Durban, Johannesburg Civic Theatre, Pretoria State Theatre and The Lyric. Frequent performances have included gigs at comedy clubs throughout South Africa, from Ozone in Soweto to Parkers Comedy at Monte Casino to the Cape Town Comedy Club.A huge milestone was reached in September 2016 as Pravesh performed his debut One Man Comedy Show: Human Behaviour (because no man is an island unless you caught digging your nose). In 2020 Pravesh Mungaldave was a recipient at the Artes Award for his 10-year contribution to the Arts, his dedication to Comedy and all the mentoring he offered to fellow artists. As a professional MC, Pravesh has added spark to various corporate functions, such as the Nedbank Corporate Awards, Sony Navigation Launch, Nedbank Women’s Day Breakfast, Lilly Pharmaceuticals Product Launch, and Nedbank’s Retail Marketing Awards, amongst others. Pravesh also specialises MC’ing weddings and birthday parties, adding that special personal touch to the occasion. TESTIMONIALS “Pravesh is really good at what he does, I would recommend him, and he knows exactly what to say. Sometimes it is not always easy for a Deaf person to follow a hearing person’s jokes and we loved it! An evening I will not forget! ”– JANICE JONKER | CEO of Miss, Mr. and Ms. Deaf SA “With absolute ease, he took the mic and took control of our launch, without a moment of hesitation. Mr. Pravesh Mungaldave has been the most amazing host I have encountered with his funny side having the audience in stitches and tears of laughter.We are Thankful and Grateful that we have crossed paths with one of SA’s most valuable and soughtafter Comedians and Event Hosts. StraightTalkWithNolan highly recommends Pravesh!” – NOLAN PILLAY | CEO & Founder of #StraightTalkWithNolan ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Shanray Van Wyk Gauteng Shanray started his comedy career in 2016 making his debut at the Savanna Newcomers Showcase that was held in Soweto Theatre. His stage presence and delivery is simply amazing. His unique style of telling stories are funny and witty and always leaves audiences in stitches. Shanray has worked with the best comedians in the country always innovating always consistently truly one of the country’s next superstars. He caters to both Afrikaans and English audiences. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Cobus Venter Gauteng Award-winning actor, singer, and director, Cobus Venter, obtained his B.A. degree in Drama in 1999 from the University of Pretoria and studied voice with Soprano Mauri Mostert. Over the last twelve years, Cobus has established himself as sought after tenor in the Musical theatre genre with leading roles in productions such as My Fair Lady, Fiddler on the roof, Dis hoe dit was, Opera Mania, Man of La Mancha, Ons vir jou, Shaka Zulu, Jock Of The Bushveld, Tree Aan, Ester-Die Musical, and Cinderella. For his role as Don Quixote in Man Of La Mancha, Cobus was nominated for a Mercury Durban Theatre Award in 2010. For his role as Freddy Einsford Hill in the well-known My Fair Lady, Cobus won the Durban Theatre Award for best supporting lead in a musical. He was also nominated for a Durban Theatre Award for his comical portrayal of King Maximillion in Rogers and Hammerstein’s version of Cinderella in 2011. Cobus also managed to make his mark on the drama stage in productions such as Siener in die Suburbs(KKNK 2002), Swaelduif(a one-man show – KKNK 2003), and Full Circle (Market Theatre 2006). As an artist who takes great pleasure in making people laugh, Cobus has also distinguished himself as a comedy actor in two farces directed by the well-known Pierre van Pletzen: Knypie op die kant and Knypie 2: ‘n Dubbeldosis. Cobus’s passion, however, is not restricted to the stage alone, and his television credits include Jak-Man in Paul C. Venter’s Een Skoenlapper, Brut Weiers in Haak en Steek with Casper de Vries, and Kobus Welters in Dryfsand. More recently, Cobus has become known as the lawyer, Allan Bland, on Rhythm City. Cobus has also appeared in the feature films, Stander, Hoof of Africa and Skin (with Sam Neill and Sophie Okonedo), and most recently as Henco in Born To Win. One of the most exciting highlights of his career was playing the role of his personal idol and role model, Mario Lanza, in the production: “Mario Lanza – The lost legacy of the next Caruso”, that went to stage for the first time in 2010. The most recent triumph as a classical soloist for Cobus was his performance in the original Oratorio, Die Skepping, composed by Janine Neethling and Deon Opperman, and performed at the StateTheatre. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Kriya Gangiah Gauteng “Kriya” (meaning creative in the Indian language) is an absolute dynamo and although she’s still young – this South African television and radio host has enough experience in the media industry to categorise her as a veteran. Currently making waves on the Breakfast Extra as well as on her show called ‘Kriya Gangiah’ on Jacaranda FM from Monday to Friday and lighting up SA’s small screens with her smile on SABC 3’s MELA programme, Kriya’s career in the media spans over 10 years. Her enthusiasm and gratitude about her career are infectious, as she remains grateful to get paid to talk. Kriya’s diversity lies in having worked in both radio (for stations such as Highveld Stereo & Ballz Visual Radio) and as a TV presenter. She has also been featured in various print media campaigns as a model for notable companies like Coca Cola and MTN, and has thrived in the spotlight as MC for a number of high profile events sponsored by brands including FNB and Mr South Africa. As recently as September 2016, the stylish 27-year-old was announced as a winner of the prestigious South African Glamour Women of the Year Awards in the media category – rubbing shoulders with the likes of Jackie Burger, Brigitte Reeve-Taylor, Kamini Pather and Karabo Mathang –Tshabuse. She is known for her boundless energy, infectious personality, warm heart and captivating smile. Kriya was born and bred in the ‘city of gold’, but during her early childhood days she spent a lot of time in Durban visiting her grandparents. At the age of 13 Kriya moved to Pretoria with her family to complete her schooling where she continues to make a name for herself in the community. Since 2007 when Kriya joined the TUKS FM team while completing her degree in Information Science and Multimedia at the University of Pretoria, her relationship with the South African media has blossomed. In early 2016, Kriya started her latest corporate role as Digital Lead at Kagiso Media having enjoyed a successful career spent as a Senior Consultant in Information Security and in Vulnerability Management at two prominent South African firms, Price Waterhouse Coopers and Deloitte & Touché respectively. The digital space is her playground and keeping on top of trends & the latest gadgets and technology in this ever-changing industry is a guilty pleasure for this under-cover IT geek! ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Birthdays // Family Days // Private Parties < Back Radio Kalahari Orkes ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in booking First Name Email Phone Submit Select a date Last Name Company Event details Gauteng The Radio Kalahari Orkes, led by IAN ROBERTS, has travelled the length and width of our country. No dorp they've ever visited will ever be the same. That, though, is a positive thing. No, seriously. Except for Pofadder, but we won't go there. Irreverent, toe-tapping musiek that smells, tastes, and sounds like the veld, the air, and the windmill rhythm on the dusty landscape. Music infused with the kick of mampoer jong! Featuring the Accordion / Trekorrel (sies dude, what are you thinking? ), Fiddle/ Viool (this oke can play -tjoe), Guitar/Kitaar, Drums/Dromme, Castanets (wat? ), Penny Whistle, and Bass / Bas.Plus (of kohss) killer vocals to some classic songs from the past and present, sung by the lovely Krummelpoppie and the ouens. A rainbow blend of Rock 'n' Roll, Ghoema, Latin, and Africana music.

< Back ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details LED Ballerinas Nationwide Our beautiful ballerina’s light up the night sky at your event with their stunning routine. Perfect for a high end gala dinner looking for something beautiful and magical.

Looking to hire an event MC? Book a skilled event MC to engage, entertain, and ensure your event runs smoothly. Connect with Elegant Experience < Back Ndumiso Lindi Gauteng Ndumiso Lindi is a brilliant and genuinely funny South Africa comedian. His intuition and intellect give him a firm grasp of his nation’s collective funny bone, and so he appeals to a huge spectrum of the population. From the first time you see Ndumiso, you can’t help but feel good. His novel blend of nu-school style and solid tradition makes for a brilliant and outstanding South African comedy act. His deep voice, soul-warming smile, booming laughter, original content and seamless delivery leave you proud to be African and laughing from the belly. While other acts relentlessly circle the major centres of our nation, Ndumiso is also quietly going about the business of performing all over Africa and branching overseas. With rave reviews in Ghana, Nigeria and playing shows in the U.K. and U.S., this man is taking SA comedy to places few would manage or imagine. ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Email Phone Submit Last Name Company Event deails

Discover top public speakers and motivational speakers to inspire and engage your guests. Book the perfect speaker for your event today < Back Mike Saunders ARTIST ENQUIRY I am interested in Select a date First Name Last Name Email Company Phone Submit Event details Kwazulu Natal Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Author A love of technology and a heart for people have been the fuel behind Mike Saunders’ entrepreneurial journey. An international keynote speaker, digital thought leader and author. He has a unique ability to lead business with a crystal-clear leadership philosophy that encompasses “unlocking potential”, “nurturing trust” and “developing narrative.”Mike was recognized on the list of “Top Global Digital Marketing Experts & Influencers in 2019 You Should be Following.” Acknowledged by his peers in 2012, as one of the Top 20 South Africans to follow on Twitter. Mike was awarded Special Honours at the New Generation Awards for his contribution to the industry. Over the last few years Mike has won the respect of business by his determined approach to helping people navigate a diverse and complicated world of Digital Business. As an international keynote speaker Mike is able to engage his audience in an interactive, personal and energizing manner by drawing on his life experiences and personal stories. Mike speaks with authority from over 10 years’ experience in the digital industry. He leaves delegates captivated and inspired about the potential in both technology and people. He has had the privilege of working with some of the most prestigious organisations in the world including Vodafone, Bidvest, Santam, IBM, Toyota, Norton Rose and Exxaro. Mike delivers customized presentations around the following themes: • Fourth Industrial Revolution • Digital • Marketing Brand and Innovation • Entrepreneurship • The Millennial Generation • Motivation Entrepreneurial Journey Mike believes technology helps innovate a new future, accelerates growth potential and scales business. According to Mike, “technology unlocks our future and is a fundamental driver of our success.” It’s his belief in technology and people that spurred him to founding DigitLab. DigitLab has grown to be one of South Africa’s premier digital marketing agencies and was voted one of South Africa’s best Digital Agencies in 2012. DigitLab provides services in Social Media, SEO, Advertising, Digital Research, Mobile App and Web Development. The agency is proud to include a variety of national and international brands on their client list including KPMG, Nedbank, Alexander Forbes, Beiersdorf and City Lodge. In 2015 Mike launched The Digitlab Academy; to educate marketers and support the academic industry with sound digital strategy education material. A powerful partnership with Vega, School of Branding, saw over 150 people run through the academy in its first quarter. Today The DigitLab Academy educates over 1000 people a year. Digital Swarm, a nationwide digital community that fuels the growth of the digital marketing industry is another brainchild of Mike’s. The swarm hosts quarterly events in Durban and JHB and has attracted speakers from SA’s top brands like KFC, AXE and Google. TESTIMONIALS ‘It is with great pleasure that I recommend Mike Saunders to be a keynote speaker at any of your event/s. Mike has spoken at our events, inclusive of our 2018 Annual Convention and Property Exhibition which garners close to 1400 delegates in attendance. The delegates were positively captivated with his vast array of knowledge about his subject matter and he is concise, vibrant and interesting and keep his audiences enthralled. I would recommend him to speak at any of yourevents without reservation’ – Jane Padayachee, Marketing & Services Manager, SAPOA (31/07/2019) ‘We had the pleasure of hosting Mike Saunders as Keynote speaker for our national conference on board the MSC Musica. Speaking on the topic of Online Personal Branding, Mike delivered a presentation that was relevant, current and insightful. He is not conventional, nor is he traditionally corporate in style or approach, but that’s what makes him effective and engaging. Mike is a thinker, an observer, and his ‘out-the-box’ approach offers a perspective that is unique and, more importantly, real. Nothing in his material appears contrived or self-validating, and it quickly becomes clear that Mike’s main objective is to make a significantly positivecontribution to his audience. And he certainly does!’ – Gary Gueli, Director, AutoMatrix (01/08/2019) ‘Mike made the effort to understand our industry and when he spoke he made everyone in the audience feel like he was speaking to them directly. His presentation was professional, exciting, amusing and so informative. I would highly recommend Mike to any organization.’ – Darius Koekemoer, TBN Africa at the ACM Conference (07/08/2019) ‘We really enjoyed Mike’s talk and it gave the members great relevant direction and lots to speak about!’ – Cheryl Lotter, Paint Club (16/08/2019)