Over 20,000 comedy fans packed arenas across Tshwane, Durban, and Cape Town as the inaugural Savanna Serves Bafunny Bafunny: South Africa’s Festival of Comedy wrapped up its sold-out nationwide tour. Also see: CASSPER NYOVEST FACES BACKLASH AFTER CONDEMNING RICK ROSS AMID DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ALLEGATIONS Headlined by Trevor Noah alongside show host Eugene Khoza, the festival […]
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For decades, the standard 30-minute situation comedy was the heart of South African television. Showpieces like S’gudi ‘Snaysi starring Joe Mafela, post-apartheid social satires like Suburban Bliss, and multi-award-winning hits like City Ses’la and Stokvel defined prime-time viewing. Also see: WHY REWATCHING COMFORT SHOWS HAS BECOME POPULAR Turning on local linear television today reveals a […]
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September is National Literacy Month, with International Literacy Day on 8 September 2026 and National Book Week from 5 to 11 September 2026. For book lovers currently in a slump, people who haven’t picked up a book in a while, or those wanting to start reading as a hobby, there are many books you can […]
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When a women’s stokvel group is scammed by the niece of one of their own, four close-knit women must band together to save their hard-earned money and preserve their decade-long bond. Set in the quiet, unassuming town of Balfour, Mpumalanga, Stokvel brings viewers into a community where traditions run deep, but dynamic socio-economic realities shape […]
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Trevor Noah took to his socials yesterday, 27 August 2026, to announce that he had added extra dates to his South African comedy show tour, Bafunny Bafunny. Also see: Trevor Noah brings the laughs home: ‘Bafunny Bafunny’ Comedy Festival announced Trevor Noah shares the announcement The comedian posted a video with his friend and colleague […]
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Global comedy heavyweight Trevor Noah is set to bring the spotlight back to South Africa with the launch of the highly anticipated Bafunny Bafunny Comedy Festival—a new live event poised to celebrate the country’s vibrant and evolving comedy scene. The announcement has already generated widespread excitement, with fans and industry insiders hailing it as a […]
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Comedy lovers are in for a treat, as Is’thembu Sika Msongelwa makes its return on Mzansi Magic. This is after the popular three-part season one. The highly anticipated comedy drama series centred around Msongelwa Khumalo, a businessman and traditionalist who enters into a polygamous marriage, will be taking over the 8pm slot on Mondays from […]
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Laughing Again: Leon Schuster’s Comedies Return to Screens South Africans who grew up laughing at Leon Schuster’s slapstick pranks and outrageous disguises have reason to celebrate. MultiChoice has officially lifted its five-year ban on some of Schuster’s classic films, returning them to DStv and Showmax after they were removed over concerns about racial insensitivity. The […]
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Shortly after his talent was questioned and analysed and he was accused of eliciting jokes from others, South African-born comedian Trevor Noah was named the host of the 67th annual Grammy Awards ceremony. The Grammy Awards, also known as the ‘Grammys’ are a prestigious ceremony presented by the United States Recording Academy and aims to […]
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Never did we imagine that we would live long enough to see Trevor Noah’s comedic capabilities come into question, however, as he marked the sixth anniversary of his hit show Son of Patricia some users have expressed that they have never considered Trevor to be funny. Mind you, this is the same Trevor who relocated […]
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The tale of King Monada is extremely inspirational. The Limpopo native has overcome many odds to become one of the country’s biggest stars. Born Khutso Steven Kgatla, Limpopo’s unofficial king recently purchased a Ford Raptor bakkie and has taken extra precautionary measures to ensure his newest baby’s safety. The Ska bora moreki singer is fresh […]
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Production house Black Brain Pictures is hard at work to ensure that South Africans are provided with top-quality entertainment as far as television is concerned. Led by industry giant Mandla N, the production house is set to release yet another film which will premier exclusively on local streaming service eVOD. The news comes shortly after […]
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