Celebrity MCs

Chris Forrest is a South African comedy icon, Celebrity MasterChef SA winner, and one of the country’s most versatile MCs, comedians, and entertainers. With over 25 years on stage, Chris brings clean, clever comedy and razor-sharp wit to conferences, awards nights, and team-building events. He’s starred in hit shows like 'Pure Monate', 'Is That a Fact'?, and 'Comedy Central Presents', and has performed at thousands of corporate functions across industries. A qualified chef, Chris also entertains with live cooking comedy shows, blending food and laughter. Professional, relatable, and always hilarious, Chris Forrest is the ultimate crowd-pleasing act for your next event.

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Donovan Goliath is a comedian, television presenter, actor and facilitator whose work sits at the intersection of entertainment and commercial creativity. He is widely recognised as host of The Great South African Bake Off and for presenting The Real Goboza. Beyond broadcast television, he has delivered campaigns and live experiences for major brands including Standard Bank, Old Mutual and Vodacom. A three-time host and ambassador of the Loeries, he brings informed insight into marketing, design and storytelling. On stage, he blends humour with practical perspective, making him a compelling MC, awards host and conference facilitator.

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An award-winning poet and performer with a 25 year career across theatre, literature, film and broadcast, Lebo is recognised for work examining identity, memory, language and womanhood. Her writing has been published in multiple collections and adapted for stage and screen. She has toured internationally, presenting solo works and collaborative productions in major cultural centres. Alongside performance, she curates interdisciplinary projects that connect poetry with music, visual art and digital experimentation. For organisations navigating change, she offers incisive reflections on voice, narrative power and the role of culture in shaping institutions. Her work combines rigour with artistic precision and depth.

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Cape-based Dave Duarte is a globally recognised keynote speaker, story-maker, and innovation strategist who empowers organisations to turn bold ideas into real-world impact. Named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum, he has worked across 25 countries, shaping movements that have reached over 1 billion people. He leads initiatives in climate action, health-tech, and sustainability. He also chairs the Reach Trust, developing mobile tools to boost literacy and opportunity for millions of South Africans. Dave’s engaging, idea-rich keynotes spark curiosity, inspire leadership, and equip audiences to drive meaningful change.

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An attorney, notary public and conveyancer, she combines legal expertise with an instinctive ability to guide complex conversations. Her experience spans banking and finance, ethics, governance, property law and cross-border property finance. As a moderator and master of ceremonies, she brings warmth, clarity and authority, drawing out contrasting perspectives and making technical subjects accessible. Her career began in university radio before expanding to conferences across financial services, healthcare and business. Recognised by the Mail & Guardian and Accenture Rising Star Awards, she speaks on leadership, women and wealth, property ownership, governance, identity and purpose, helping audiences turn discussion into meaningful action.

Cape Town resident Mischka is a television presenter, MC and coach who built public recognition as a finalist in Miss South Africa, before expanding into speaking and facilitation. Firsthand experience of income uncertainty during the pandemic informs a structured approach to resilience, confidence and mental wellbeing. She designs and delivers programmes for young professionals and corporate teams focused on decision making, emotional control and personal accountability. Her work includes group facilitation, event hosting and development sessions that translate lived experience into practical tools. Brings a composed on stage presence with content that is clear, relatable and directly applicable in high pressure environments where consistent performance matters.

Michael Avery is a South African financial journalist, broadcaster, and corporate speaker with nearly two decades of experience covering business, markets, and the economy. He currently hosts the Classic Business radio show on Fine Music Radio and presents the online interview series Business Talk on BusinessTech, which has reached over one million views. Avery is also a columnist and commentator for Business Day and Business Day TV and edits the private equity publication Catalyst. He is in demand as an MC and keynote speaker at corporate events, bringing insight, clarity, and engaging storytelling to business audiences.

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An entrepreneur and financial markets commentator with close to a decade of experience analysing investment trends, capital flows and market behaviour, Jimmy's work focuses on alternative assets and private equity, examining how emerging opportunities intersect with global economic shifts. He regularly interprets financial developments for professional and public audiences through broadcast media, including hosting The SAFM Market Update. Known for translating complex financial activity into clear insights that business leaders and investors can act on, Jimmy's experience spans strategy, market expansion and financial education initiatives aimed at strengthening financial literacy and market participation among emerging professionals and entrepreneurs navigating increasingly complex global investment environments.