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#BehindtheCampaign | Trevor Noah and Savanna push new spotlight on local comedy

Advertising

#BehindtheCampaign | Trevor Noah and Savanna push new spotlight on local comedy

10 Sep 2026

Savanna serves South Africa's festival of comedy

Events

Savanna serves South Africa's festival of comedy

Issued by OnPoint PR 2 Sep 2026

Dalin Oliver takes Stuck in Dubai on nationwide tour

Events

Dalin Oliver takes Stuck in Dubai on nationwide tour

8 Jul 2026

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Film

South African films Angels: They Are Amongst Us, Dear Sis Dolly hit cinemas this July

Daniel Dercksen 24 Jun 2026

Big laughs with Savanna at comedy’s biggest night

Events

Big laughs with Savanna at comedy’s biggest night

Issued by OnPoint PR 5 May 2026

Film

Avatar leads December's kaleidoscope of cinematic experiences

Daniel Dercksen 2 Dec 2025

Don't miss these 7 exciting South African film debuts

Film

Don't miss these 7 exciting South African film debuts

Daniel Dercksen 19 Aug 2025

May cinema lineup: from Marvel adventures to South African dramas

Film

May cinema lineup: from Marvel adventures to South African dramas

Daniel Dercksen 30 Apr 2025

Celeste Ntuli named Comedian of the Year at 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards

Theatre

Celeste Ntuli named Comedian of the Year at 2025 Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards

15 Apr 2025

From animation to opera: March's diverse film offerings

Film

From animation to opera: March's diverse film offerings

Daniel Dercksen 3 Mar 2025

Entries open for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

Events

Entries open for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards

19 Nov 2024

2024 Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards winners

Theatre

2024 Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards winners

15 Apr 2024

Afda students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the Saftas

Higher Education

Afda students and alumni scoop 13 awards at the Saftas

Earle Holmes, Issued by Afda 5 Oct 2023

Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards presents The Savanna Newcomer Showcase

FMCG

Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards presents The Savanna Newcomer Showcase

Issued by Heineken Beverages 15 Feb 2023

Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (JICF) returns

Events

Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (JICF) returns

16 Feb 2023

Image supplied: The 10th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards registrations have opened

Theatre

Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards registrations open

24 Nov 2022

Image supplied: Dalin Oliver is presenting his comedy show in Johannesburg next month

Events

Dalin Oliver presents Stay At Home Comedian

23 Aug 2022

Image supplied: Sifiso Nene is returning with a new comedy showcase

Events

Sifiso Nene returns with Baby Mama Drama 2

22 Aug 2022

Savanna Premium Cider and Comedy Central Africa hit the road to bring comedy to SA #StandUpForYourComedy

Events & Conferencing

Savanna Premium Cider and Comedy Central Africa hit the road to bring comedy to SA #StandUpForYourComedy

Issued by Heineken Beverages 5 Aug 2022

Image supplied: Riaad Moosa

Film

Riaad Moosa brings New Material to cinemas

25 Jul 2022

Savanna Premium Cider wins at MAA with Savanna Virtual Comedy

Marketing

Savanna Premium Cider wins at MAA with Savanna Virtual Comedy

Issued by Heineken Beverages 18 Jul 2022

Image supplied: The MTN Bushfire crowd in 2017

Events

MTN Bushfire announces official lineup!

16 May 2022

Image supplied: Jason Goliath

Events

The Johannesburg International Comedy Festival (JICF) returns

22 Feb 2022

Brett Michael Innes. Image: Mark Christopher Innes

Film & Cinematography

Brett Michael Innes and Daryn's Gym: Telling the different story

Emily Stander 17 Jan 2022

Gareth McPherson, CEO of Wonder

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheMask: Gareth McPherson, CEO of Wonder

Evan-Lee Courie 25 Aug 2021

Savanna and Comedy Central Africa continue to show their unwavering support for SA's comedic talent

Events

Savanna and Comedy Central Africa continue to show their unwavering support for SA's comedic talent

Issued by Heineken Beverages 10 May 2021

All the winners of the South African Comedy Awards

Theatre

All the winners of the South African Comedy Awards

14 Dec 2020

2020 Ekurhuleni Comedy Fest to be held at Carnival City

Theatre

2020 Ekurhuleni Comedy Fest to be held at Carnival City

6 Nov 2020

SA Comedy Awards returns after 13 years

Events

SA Comedy Awards returns after 13 years

23 Oct 2020

Opera and theatre streaming this weekend

Film

Opera and theatre streaming this weekend

Daniel Dercksen 17 Jul 2020

More than 30 comedians to perform at 2020 Johannesburg International Comedy Fest

Theatre

More than 30 comedians to perform at 2020 Johannesburg International Comedy Fest

21 Feb 2020

Hot 91.9FM Comedy Jam on Saturday, 3 August 2019

Events & Conferencing

Hot 91.9FM Comedy Jam on Saturday, 3 August 2019

Issued by HOT 102.7FM 28 Jun 2019

De Lange says, “"I'm not great at selfies but look, I have a t-shirt from Rob van Vuuren's 'What What' show."

Behind the Selfie

#BehindtheSelfie with... Phil de Lange

Leigh Andrews 20 Mar 2019

#DesignIndaba2019: Kagiso Lediga on storytelling in entertainment

Design Indaba

#DesignIndaba2019: Kagiso Lediga on storytelling in entertainment

Angie White 1 Mar 2019

SA's comedy Big 5 to perform at GrandWest

Theatre

SA's comedy Big 5 to perform at GrandWest

3 Oct 2018

Catch 5 top SA comedians at the Big 5 Comedy Show

Theatre

Catch 5 top SA comedians at the Big 5 Comedy Show

13 Jun 2018

Zabalaza Theatre Festival to showcase 150 artists, 40 productions

Theatre

Zabalaza Theatre Festival to showcase 150 artists, 40 productions

5 Mar 2018

Expect a taste of JICF at Trending Comics

Events

Expect a taste of JICF at Trending Comics

4 Oct 2017

Savanna Comics' Choice Awards winners announced

Theatre

Savanna Comics' Choice Awards winners announced

11 Sep 2017

Savanna Comics' Choice Awards launches the "Savanna Pan-African Comic" Award

Theatre

Savanna Comics' Choice Awards launches the "Savanna Pan-African Comic" Award

5 Sep 2016

Industry heavyweights to judge Loeries Digital and Interactive category

Loeries Creative Week

Industry heavyweights to judge Loeries Digital and Interactive category

Issued by Loeries 29 Jul 2016

Thabo “Summary” Kgaphola

Exhibitions & Events

Savanna announces nominees for the 2016 Savanna Newcomer Award

19 Jul 2016

SA Comedy Awards relaunched

Theatre

SA Comedy Awards relaunched

6 Apr 2016

Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced

Music

Metro FM Music Awards nominees announced

18 Jan 2016