Thaamir Moerat is a South African-born serial entrepreneur, TV personality, sales trainer, actor, model, author, and event speaker. He’s made his mark across various industries with a dynamic and multi-faceted career
Career Highlights
Entrepreneurial Ventures & Business Leadership
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Founder of TalkToSales, a leading sales outsourcing and quality assurance company.
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Holds a CEO role at Faselis.com SA (media & client relations company), plus involvement in Africa Rise conferences via South Africa Entrepreneur Zone.
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Other ventures include Cadillac Experience and his production firm GetunedMedia.
Media & Television Presence
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Hosts the South African lifestyle show “Prime Culture” on DStv channel 345.
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Created and owner of the global 1‑Minute Film Festival, giving emerging filmmakers a platform to showcase their work creatively.
Reality TV & Judging Roles
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Head judge on the Mr South Africa competition in the mid-2010s, featured in “The Journey” series.
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Hosted the sales-focused reality show SellHard, broadcast on DStv and OpenViewHD.
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More recently, starred in the German reality TV show “Wo die Liebe hinfällt” (“Where Love Falls”) on VOX, following his life with German model/TV personality Nadja Cleven as they navigate love and cultural transitions between Germany and South Africa.
Acting & Modeling
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His modeling career began after being the youngest finalist in Mr South Africa in 2000.
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Acted in international and local productions, including films like Razor’s Edge and Life Happened.
Speaker & Author
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A frequent keynote speaker at international sales and entrepreneurship conferences—from Startup Istanbul to TieHK in Hong Kong.
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Wrote the motivational book “Mama I Sold You”, inspired by his first sale in a call center during a rough patch in his early career.
A Glimpse of His Personality & Style
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Noted for his stylish presence, Thaamir often sports designer outfits with effortless flair—recognized in lists like “South Africa’s most stylish men to follow on Instagram.”
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Interviewed in Saturday Star, he shared personal insights—like his favorite childhood meal, actors he admires, and how he hopes to be remembered: “As a loving father.”
Summary Table
| Role/Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneur | Founded multiple ventures: TalkToSales, GTNDmedia, Faselis, etc. |
| TV Host | Host of Prime Culture on DStv 345 |
| Film Festival Owner | Creator of the global 1‑Minute Film Festival |
| Reality TV | Host/judge of SellHard, Mr South Africa; starred in Wo die Liebe… |
| Model & Actor | Career began with Mr South Africa 2000; films include Razor’s Edge etc. |
| Author | Wrote “Mama I Sold You” |
| Motivational Speaker | Keynotes at international entrepreneurial summits |
| Personal Style Icon | Recognized for a distinctive, sharp fashion sense |