Vusi Thembekwayo Claps Back After Viral Rate Card Shows R950K Keynote Fee

South African entrepreneur Vusi Thembekwayo has responded after a rate card showing a reported R950,000 keynote speaking fee made the rounds on social media.

The document caught the attention of X users after someone shared it online, prompting discussions about how much the well-known businessman charges to speak at events.

For many people, the figure was enough to spark curiosity, with some questioning whether a keynote address could really cost close to a million rand.

However, Thembekwayo was quick to set the record straight, claiming that the rate card being circulated was about 10 years old.

His response suggests that the document does not reflect his current speaking fees, although his latest rates have not been confirmed.

The viral moment comes shortly after a widely shared list placed Thembekwayo at number 13 among South Africa’s wealthiest individuals, claiming that his net worth stands at R8 billion.

The figure has also attracted attention online, although the reported net worth has not been independently verified.

Known for his work as an entrepreneur, investor and motivational speaker, Thembekwayo has built a public profile around business, leadership and entrepreneurship.

His response to the rate card has now shifted the conversation from the eye-watering price to the age of the document itself.

While the R950,000 figure continues to attract attention, the bigger question is whether an old rate card should be used to judge what a speaker charges today.

As the document circulated, social media users were left discussing the reported fee and what it takes to secure a prominent business speaker for an event.

For some, the amount was difficult to imagine spending on a single keynote address. Others may see the fee differently, considering the experience, reputation and expertise that established speakers bring to corporate events.

However, without an updated rate card, it remains unclear how much Thembekwayo currently charges for speaking engagements.

His response serves as a reminder that information shared online can quickly gain traction, even when the details may no longer be current.

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