Allan Heyl
Former Stander gang member now shares his unforgettable message

If anyone should know just how much crime DOES NOT pay, or why the choices one makes as a young person WILL resound for the rest of your life - it’s Allan Heyl.

Erik is a nationally recognised expert on Experiential Team Development through developing Personal Potential and Relationship IQ using 45-minute presentations and more popular one and two-day seminars.  He has been linked with some of South Africa’s top companies and “Top 10” sports teams yet the impact and relevance of his content have ensured that clients request him to come back time after time.

Estienne de Beer is a Professional Speaker and Leadership Coach with in-depth experience across companies and  cultures. He has already empowered people in 7 countries and is the author of “Boosting Your Career” and the forthcoming book "How to Survive Your Big Bad Boss".

The name Gayton McKenzie is known locally, nationally and internationally.  He shot to prominence in 2002 after his courageous feat in exposing, by means of a hidden camera and secret “eyes”, the corruption of prison authorities at Grootvlei Prison.

Gcina, founder of Zanendaba Storytellers, was born in Durban on 24 th October 1958. She can fluently speak Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho and English. She matriculated in 1979 at Mfundisweni High School , and went on to study further in Journalism at Rhodes University . While she was studying she read the news for BBC Radio and wrote for the magazine "Learn and Teach". She also took interest in a 6 month film making course.

Many a presentation has been delivered using wildlife as an analogy, but none has ever approached the subject from such an important and relevant angle as this! Dominating our territory in the same way that Lions do and protecting our markets from international competition must be a priority for all South African companies.

Graeme is a sought after local and international speaker, best-selling author and generational expert, with a passion for helping companies choose their futures, get the best out of their "bright young things" and effectively plan for leadership succession.

Grant Driver has made a huge impact on the speaking and training circuit. He manages his own communications and sales training company and has recently launched a production company producing sales training and corporate videos for companies.

Grant Heale is a professional Master of Ceremony, Management Consultant and Entertainer who has been involved in the implementing of service strategies of many major corporations around the country.

Grant runs his own successful integrated marketing company. His enthusiasm and commitment empowers people from all walks of life. Grant is a friend of kings and squatters and is able to network comfortably in the company of either.

Greg,  an innovative and exciting business consultant and strategic thinker, is a senior lecturer, lecturing in the areas of entrepreneurship, strategy and finance.

Harald Pakendorf is uniquely suited to provide in depth knowledge of South African political affairs, having spent 30 years in journalism and political reporting. He has a degree in History and Political Science and spent a year at Harvard as a Nieman Fellow. His many years in senior editorial positions have provided him with direct access to contacts right across the political spectrum.

Helen studied to be an Accountant at Wits University and has evolved into a passionate entrepreneur. Helen specialises in personal branding, marketing one's business and in helping business people expand and develop their business networks.

Ian Thomas is an economics graduate with more than ten years' experience guiding and educating people through Southern Africa 's wild places. This background has given him an understanding of business and nature and how the two can complement and benefit each other.