The 9th annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards took place on Saturday 7 September in Johannesburg, and once again the show was one for the books. The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City was filled with comedians and fans alike as everyone came
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JASON GOLIATH TO CO-HOST KAYA FM’S BREAKFAST SHOW WITH DAVID O’SULLIVAN and Thabiso Sikwane
Jason Goliath keeps making waves in the local entertainment industry. After hosting his own talk show and presenting etv’s ‘The Morning Show’ in the past, the comedian is heading back into the presenting world as he joins Kaya FM’s breakfast
SA needs to appreciate its talent, not just mourn when they die – Comedian Desmond Dube
Comedian and actor Desmond Dube is determined to pay tribute to legends while they are still alive, encouraging other artists to appreciate those who went before him. Desmond has been juggling acting gigs with directing theatre productions at the Soweto
Funa Maduka, director of international original films, to leave Netflix
Funa Maduka, director of international original films at Netflix, is to leave the US streamer on Friday (Aug 2) after six years. In an email to external partners, the highly-regarded executive and friend to filmmakers, announced that after playing an
Comedy legend John Vlismas hangs up his mic this weekend at The Big 5 Comedy Show
The 2019 installment of “The Big 5 Comedy Show” sees John Vlismas gearing up for one of his final shows before he embarks on the next chapter of his life. Vlismas will share the stage with fellow industry heavyweights Stuart
Comedy Legend Soli Philander is the recipient of #SavannaCCA 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award
Congratulations to The OG of Comedy and Cape Town’s favourite son Soli Philander for #SavannaCCA 2019 Lifetime Achiever Award. The funnyman was presented with the award today, during the announcement of the nominees in the 2019 Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards,
What’s Hot! Hot 91.9FM and Real Comedy to launch Hot 91.9FM Comedy Jam
Hot 91.9FM and Real Comedy have announced the launch of their first Hot 91.9FM Comedy Jam, which takes place on Saturday, 3 August at Centre Court, Emperors Palace. Award-winning comedian David Kau is the host for the show and will be joined
Skhumba to host the first Showmax Original travel series – Trippin’ With Skhumba
In each 30-minute episode, the Comic’s Choice Comic of the Year 2017 will get down and dirty with a fellow South African comedian in their hometown, exploring places that won’t make any tourism brochures and stories that would be edited
WATCH: Trevor Noah Talks Politics – Roger Stone’s arrest vs how police treat black kids
The Daily Show host Trevor Noah has hit the nail on the head. Roger Stone’s arrest has revealed an obvious racial double standard in the United States, the comedian notes. His commentary follows complaints from Stone and his allies that he had
Twice As Funny: Comedian Robin Thede And Issa Rae Are Teaming Up For ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’
Robin Thede is making a return to television with the help of Issa Rae. Variety reports that the comedienne will be starring in and executive producing A Black Lady Sketch Show for HBO. Rae will serve as a co-executive producer for the series. Thede took