PSASA Pretoria Chapter Aligns Industry Titans for Game-Changing Masterclass

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA, 26 May 2026 — For anyone who has ever dreamed of standing on global stages, influencing corporate leaders, or scaling their knowledge into a highly profitable business, the Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) Pretoria Chapter is opening an exceptional opportunity.

The upcoming chapter meeting is structured as a premium masterclass designed to challenge aspiring speakers with the question: "Are You a Million Rand Speaker?"

The evening serves as a powerful gateway for corporate trainers, executives, coaches, and change-makers who are serious about transitioning from casual speaking into a highly lucrative, professional career. Attendees will learn the commercial positioning, mechanics, and value frameworks required to command premium fees.

Headline Speakers & Accolades

The event features two heavily decorated industry giants who have cracked the code to commercial speaking success:

Dr. Billy Selekane: An internationally acclaimed master speaker, author, and organizational strategist, Dr. Selekane is one of Africa's most decorated voices. The only African EXPY recipient to date, he has received multiples accolades including the prestigious CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation, and has been inducted into the Southern African Speaker Hall of Fame (SASHoF), cementing his status as a legendary figure in the industry who has inspired audiences across continents.

Willem Gous: A master of innovation, human behavior strategist, and a leading authority on adapting businesses for the digital and AI eras. Known for his practical, high-impact entrepreneurial strategies, Gous has been named Startup Coach of the Year and Startup Mentor of the Year, and a Top Global Thought Leader in his category, amongst other honours. He specialises in helping experts package their intellectual property into profitable, scalable entrepreneurial frameworks.

With icons like Dr. Billy Selekane and Willem Gous on stage, this event offers aspiring speakers a front-row seat to the actual business blueprint of professional speaking.

An Invitation to the Public

This meeting is explicitly open to members of the public, offering a rare networking ecosystem to rub shoulders with the region's top voices.

Event Details & Logistics

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026

Time: 18h00 for 18h30 to 21h00

Venue: Room LV002C, Eduvos Pretoria Campus, Atterbury Rd & Lois Ave, Menlo Park, Pretoria (Highly accessible from the N1 Atterbury off-ramp with 24-hour campus security).

Catering: Refreshments on arrival and during the break are included.

Registration Fees

For security and catering purposes, timely registration is essential.

First-Time Visitors: R 100.00

Returning Visitors / Non-Members: R 300.00

PSASA & GSF Affiliate Members: Free of Charge

Register by 17h00 on Wednesday, 27 May at:

https://psasouthernafrica.glueup.com/event/pta-chapter-meeting-are-you-a-million-rand-speaker-182659/

About the PSASA

The Professional Speakers Association of Southern Africa (PSASA) is a registered non-profit organisation (322-758 NPO) dedicated to supporting the common needs of Member Speakers, MCs, Trainers, Coaches, and Facilitators.

Through its regional chapters, it provides the tools, competencies, and global networks needed to achieve excellence in the business of speaking.