Book the right speaker.
Skip the agency.
Browse South African keynote speakers with real fees in rand. Send one brief, pay securely, and your money is held until the talk is delivered.
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No booking fee for organisers
Brief once. Compare fast. Book direct.
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Search without a wall
Every profile shows the speaker's fee in rand, their topics, languages and where they are based. No "contact us for pricing".
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Send one brief
Tell us about your audience, date and budget. No account needed. Your request goes to the speaker, not to an agent.
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Pay securely, then relax
Once the speaker accepts, you pay through the platform. The fee is held until your event has been delivered.
What if a speaker cancels?
If a speaker cancels a paid booking, your payment is refunded. The full cancellation and refund rules are on our refunds page.
Speaker bureau or NXT Speaker
| What | Typical bureau | NXT Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Fees | Usually given on request | Shown on every profile, in rand |
| Who you deal with | An agent | The speaker, through the platform |
| Your payment | Paid to the agency | Held until the talk is delivered |
| Booking fee for organisers | Set by each agency | None |
| Compare options | One shortlist from one agency | Every listed speaker, filtered by topic, city, fee and language |
Keep 85%. No exclusivity. Paid after delivery.
Set your own fee, list your requirements once, and get briefs from organisers who already know what you charge. Keep working with anyone else you already work with.
Join as a speaker — keep 85%Worked example
- Your fee
- R40 000.00
- Platform fee (15%)
- − R6 000.00
- You receive
- R34 000.00
Paid by EFT 7 days after the event is marked complete.
Before you book
Do organisers pay a booking fee?
No. You pay the speaker's published fee and nothing on top. NXT Speaker's commission comes out of the speaker's side.
When does the speaker get my money?
You pay through the platform once the speaker accepts. The payment is held by NXT Speaker, processed by Yoco, and only paid out to the speaker after your event has been delivered.
What if a speaker cancels?
If a speaker cancels a paid booking, your payment is refunded. The full cancellation and refund rules are on our refunds page.
Can I talk to the speaker before I book?
Yes. Send a brief describing your event, audience, date and budget. It goes to the speaker, not to an agent, and you can chat on the platform once a booking request exists.
What are speaker requirements?
Things a speaker needs on the day, such as travel, AV setup and catering. Each speaker lists theirs once on their profile, so you see them before you book.
Are fees really shown upfront?
Yes. Every listed speaker shows their fee in rand. There is no "contact us for pricing".