119 MCs and event hosts are available to book in South Africa, with 337 reviews from real clients rating their services 5 out of 5. Many are full-time masters of ceremonies; others are comedians, magicians, radio presenters and speakers who host as part of what they do, which is worth knowing when you read the profiles, because a comedian MC and a conference host run a room very differently.
Fees start from R1,000 for a short wedding or party booking and most bookings sit around R7,500, with the length of the event and the amount of preparation setting the level.
Of the 119 suppliers listed here, 41 are based in South Africa. The other 78 are willing to travel there.
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Variety Entertainers in South AfricaAn MC keeps an event on time and the room with you: welcoming guests, introducing speakers and acts, making the announcements and covering the gaps when the schedule slips. MCs in South Africa are booked for weddings, corporate conferences, awards evenings, product launches, charity galas and birthday parties, and the brief is different for each, so say which it is before asking for a quote.
A wedding MC runs the reception order: the entrance, the speeches, the cake and the first dance, with the couple's timings in hand and the DJ or band cued for each. A corporate host does the same job at a conference or an awards dinner, where the skill is holding a business audience between sessions and keeping a packed agenda to time. Where a formal ceremony needs announcements made to protocol, a toastmaster is the closer fit; where the room needs warming up, a comedian who hosts is.
Rates for MCs and comperes in South Africa run from R1,000 to R22,000+, with most bookings around R7,500. A two-hour wedding reception costs less than a full conference day, a host who prepares custom material or attends a rehearsal charges for the preparation, and broadcasters and well-known names sit at the top of the range. Travel is usually quoted on top.
The average price is R7,500 (ZAR), with most priced from R1,000 to R22,000+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 106 enquiries for Emcees (MCs) / Comperes / Hosts at events in South Africa, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 17 October 2026.
Guy McDonald
"Your energy, professionalism, and warm presence played a huge role in making the event
such a success. You kept the program flowing smoothly, engaged the audience, and added
a personal touch that truly made the evening memorable for everyone involved.
Janine McBeth, Principal, Keurboom Nursery School"
Illusions South Africa
"6We had the pleasure of working with Leon and the Real Magic Productions team at the 2026 East Coast Radio House & Garden Show, and they were an absolute pleasure to work with.
Leon brought fantastic energy, professionalism and creativity to the show, and the performances were incredibly well received by our visitors. What stood out most was his ability to engage with audiences of all ages and create those unexpected moments of entertainment that really add to the overall event experience.
Leon is passionate about what he does, reliable and incredibly easy to work with. We loved having Real Magic Productions as part of the show and would happily recommend Leon and his team to anyone looking to bring something engaging, memorable and a little bit magical to their event.
Lara Bezuidenhout
Show Director"
Zak Zikalala"MC Extraordinaire with Flair"
"Exceptional MC Zak Zikalala was in understanding the brief and event at hand.
Amazing how he was able to think on his feet and be crowd engaging and keep the event program flowing."
Faith Xaba
"I had the pleasure of working with Faith as the MC for a Japanese newspaper’s farewell event, and she was an absolute delight to work with.
From the very beginning, she was professional, well-prepared and incredibly attentive to the details of the event. What really stood out to me was the initiative she took to learn a few Japanese phrases specifically for the occasion. It was such a thoughtful touch and showed just how much care she puts into creating an engaging and memorable experience for her audience.
She brought warmth, confidence and great energy to the event, while keeping everything running smoothly and professionally. Even when there were unexpected delays or small glitches, she handled them with ease, kept the audience engaged and got the programme smoothly back on track without missing a beat.
She was a pleasure to work with, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a polished, personable and professional event host who knows how to keep an event flowing, whatever comes up."
Peter Herweg.
"We used Peter for a team building event and he was amazing. He delivered an exceptional presentation that perfectly aligned with the brief, captivating the audience with a compelling and inspiring message. Peter seamlessly connected with the audience, balancing authenticity with professionalism while driving home key themes that resonated deeply."
Ambience Architect/Mc
"Phumlani was professional vibrant funny and very professional 👏"