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Elma Smit is a dynamic and versatile sporting event emcee and golf day host, known for her engaging presence and extensive knowledge of the sports industry in South Africa.
With years of experience as a sports broadcaster and journalist, Elma brings a wealth of expertise, making her an ideal choice for any event that requires a host with in-depth sports knowledge and exceptional communication skills.
Elma’s vibrant personality and ability to connect with audiences, whether at high-profile sports tournaments or exclusive corporate golf days, have made her a sought-after emcee in South Africa.
She has worked with leading sports networks and hosted a variety of major events, from rugby and cricket matches to golf tournaments, where she ensures the smooth flow of activities while keeping participants entertained and informed.
Her professionalism and passion for sports shine through in every event she hosts, and her adaptability ensures that each event is tailored to the needs of the organizers and the audience.
Whether you’re looking to host a prestigious golf day or a lively sports awards ceremony, Elma Smit delivers a top-tier performance that elevates the experience for everyone involved.
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Elma Smit – Sports MC is one South Africa’s most versatile media professionals, a young woman who comfortably holds her own in an all-male sporting environment.
Elam Smit facilitates everything from intimate conversations, motivational talks at company-level and award shows for national broadcast with grace and ease.
She creates custom, conversation-driven content for your event and is particularly passionate about media training, the power of sport and women’s rights.
She brings with her a warm personable presence, a wealth of experience in hosting radio as well as TV, producing and writing (in English as well as Afrikaans). The same effortless glamour that set her apart as a sought-after model in her early twenties, is now her hallmark in the male-dominated world of sport. Elma now available through Speakers Inc
At the age of 25 Elma became the first woman to report on the Rugby World Cup for SuperSport and since 2011 she has established herself as one of the leading women in South African rugby. In addition to anchoring rugby magazine shows and pitch-side broadcasts for SuperSport, she is also a leading personality on JacarandaFM’s breakfast show, where she anchors the morning sport alongside Martin Bester & traffic anchor, Liesl Laurie.
Elma Smit also applies her legal background, creativity and knowledge of the South African media landscape as marketing consultant for South Africa’s rugby players’ association, MyPlayers.
While she is perhaps best known as the first lady of rugby, Lady Rugga, she also rose to fame for chairing discussion panels and providing plenty of business and current affairs coverage on kykNET’s immensely popular breakfast show Dagbreek alongside broadcasting legend Riaan Cruywagen. Follow Elma on Twitter.
Elma Smit – Sports MC cut her teeth in TV as anchor of the flagship live music and entertainment show Studio1 on the erstwhile youth channel MK and spent 8 years at entertainment powerhouse 5FM as executive producer, DJ as well as presenter.
In addition to an array of corporate MC gigs, Elma has also proven her mettle as anchor or co-anchor of live award shows for broadcast, such as five SARU Player of the Year Gala dinners, the Chris Burger Petro Jackson Fund Gala Dinner, the Pendoring Toekennings, the Ghoema’s, the SAMA’s and 6 editions of the annual MK Awards.
Elam Smit has travelled extensively for television as well as influencer marketing and corporate MC work, promoting tourism destinations and hosting international conferences.
Her work for MyPlayers included conceptualising and anchoring a rugby show which showed viewers the homes, culinary skills and backgrounds of their favourite rugby players on two seasons of the lifestyle show Buite Die Lyne for lifestyle channel Via.
Not only did Elma Smit conceptualise the celebrated BrightRock Players Choice Awards in 2017, she also served as creative and commercial director for this prestigious event that was nominated for two Discovery Sports Industry Awards.
As influencer, Elma Smit – Sports MC has collaborated with, among others, Sanlam, Pringles, Vodacom and Elizabeth Arden on original, personality driven online campaigns.
She is an ambassador for Tag Heuer in South Africa, as well as leading South African brands Kingsley Heath, Gary Rom and pHFormula.
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Pabi Moloi is a dynamic force in the South African broadcasting industry, renowned for her charisma, eloquence, and ability to engage audiences across various platforms. With a career that spans over two decades, she has amassed a wealth of experience in both radio and television, making her a household name. Pabi’s broadcasting journey began at […]
Nico Panagio was born and bred in a beautiful little village known as Pretoria. After matriculation at Pretoria Boys High School, Nico went on to complete his military service in the South African Navy. He was appointed the Captain of his Division and was ranked Able Seaman. Following 5 years in the corporate industry as […]
Vanessa Marawa was the winner of the first season of Survivor South Africa: Panama. She beat Jacinda Louw in the final with a 3-2 jury vote. Vanessa pursued a modeling career in Cape Town, but decided to move back to Durban, where she worked as a real estate agent. She has also worked as a make […]
Mark Bayly’s introduction to the spotlight began with his dynamic role as the host of the South African edition of the globally renowned Survivor television series. His on-screen charisma, combined with his natural ability to connect with audiences, quickly established him as a household name. The Survivor series catapulted Bayly’s career into the realm of […]
Poppy Ntshongwana is a dynamic and seasoned conference emcee, with over a decade of experience facilitating events across a wide spectrum of industries. Having built a reputation as one of South Africa’s premier event hosts, she has mastered the art of audience engagement, bringing energy, professionalism, and seamless transitions to every occasion. Her diverse background […]
Graeme Richards from anchoring live time prime news to practicing martial arts, Graeme Richards is a man of every moment. Having presented on almost every South African television and platform and having conducted interviews with local and international superstars in sport, lifestyle and entertainment, Graeme has sustained an admirable level of success. Currently based in […]
Jeannie D has experiences that have resulted in Jeannie being an ideal MC for local and international clients who are looking to add that “little bit extra” to their event. The famous Arabian tale goes something like this………Aladdin rubbed the lamp three times, out popped a ‘Genie’ and granted him three wishes. In today’s story, […]
Alan Committie-Emcee is known as one of South Africa’s leading comics. He is a character comedian, stand-up comic, actor, director, writer, producer, Master of Ceremonies and even a fully qualified high school teacher! He freelances around the country and is best known for his comic one man shows: ‘Stressed to Kill’, ‘One Man’, ‘One Remote’, ‘TV […]
Nastassia Arendse has made a significant mark in South Africa’s media and event landscape as a trusted and dynamic emcee, facilitator, and moderator. Her professional journey began as a seasoned financial journalist, which quickly established her as a credible and authoritative voice in the industry. Over the years, she has mastered the art of navigating […]
Leeanda Reddy won a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) in 2016 for Best Lead Actress in a Soap. She is a popular screen and stage actress, well known for her role as Priyanka Kumar on SABC 3’s Isidingo. Her film credits include featuring alongside Naomi Watts in Diana, a supporting role alongside Boris […]
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