Daniel Silke

About Daniel Silke

Daniel Silke is a Cape Town–based political‑economy analyst and keynote speaker who connects political risk and economic trends across South Africa, Africa and the world. He directs Political Futures Consultancy and has advised blue‑chip clients globally. A former Western Cape legislator and UCT academic, he authored ‘Tracking the Future: Top Trends that will Shape South Africa and the World’ and is a frequent media commentator.

Key message

Translate politics ↔ economics; Scenario planning for boards; Sector customisation; Interactive Q&A

Speaking topics and expertise

• State of the Nation
• A New World dis(Order)
• Africa’s Next Move
• Megatrends 2025/2030
• Travel & Tourism Economy
• Consumer of the Future

Achievements

Clients include Bank of America, Maersk, Barclays Africa, Oracle, Cisco, PwC, Investec, Deloitte, Momentum, Sanlam, FNB, BMW, ABSA.

Education

MA, South African & International Politics — University of Cape Town (UCT)

Delivery style

Evidence-based; engaging with visuals; integrates stories and Q&A.

Why audiences listen

Board-ready macro context; scenarios & strategic options; sector-specific insights for planning.

What the talks address

Political economy; geopolitics; sector implications; strategic foresight.

What participants will learn

Scenario planning; risk framing; communication tools for leadership.

What audiences take home

Actionable implications and frameworks for decision-making.

Benefits for individuals

Clarity on risk and change; practical tools for leadership communication.

Benefits for organisations

Better strategic choices; shared language for planning; de-risked decisions.