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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As South Africa prepares to celebrate Heritage Day, the Mother City is buzzing with a vibrant lineup of cultural, musical, and culinary experiences. Also see: Celebrate Heritage Day in Cape Town: A guide to local events From iconic summits and high-energy street festivals to world-class comedy and contemporary African art, Cape Town offers an incredible […]
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Global comedy icon Trevor Noah is making a high-profile return to South African stages to lead the inaugural South Africa’s Festival of Comedy, stepping into the role of captain for a nationwide, sports-themed stand-up tour. Also see: Trevor Noah extends South African tour at Mzansi’s request A national call-up for Mzansi’s sharpest wit Served by […]
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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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When comedy meets a very different moment Timing, as comedians know better than most, is everything. And right now, timing is not on Trevor Noah’s side. Fresh off hosting the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, his sixth and final turn at the podium, the South African comedian has found himself pulled into a much darker online […]
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When comedy collides with politics, things can get messy fast. But if there is one person who knows how to navigate that space, it is Trevor Noah. Following his hosting stint at the 2025 Grammy Awards, the South African comedian found himself at the centre of online drama after cracking a joke that referenced the […]
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South Africa woke up smiling on Monday after Tyla added another golden gramophone to her growing collection. The 24-year-old star took home Best African Music Performance at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles for her hit “PUSH 2 START”, marking her second win in the category. This moment lands just two years after […]
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Trevor Noah challenges how the world talks about Africa Trevor Noah has never shied away from uncomfortable conversations, especially when it comes to how Africa is spoken about on the global stage. This time, the South African comedian and former late-night host stepped in to defend African countries against critics who dismiss the continent as […]
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The end of an era: a South African on the Grammy stage For millions of music and comedy lovers around the world, the first Sunday in February has become synonymous with Trevor Noah’s warm wit and sharp humour lighting up music’s biggest night. But this year, there is a special twist. On February 1, the […]
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From City Hall to Cassper Nyovest When New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sat down for an extended episode of What Now? with Trevor Noah, the conversation was meant to tackle big issues, politics, migration and identity. But just when listeners thought the discussion was winding down, Mamdani took a sharp and joyful detour straight to […]
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South African comedian, author, and global voice Trevor Noah is heading into awards season with yet another achievement to add to his growing list. His latest work—the children’s fable Into the Uncut Grass—has just been nominated for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards in the “Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording” category. A new chapter […]
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