Series captures the complexity of grief, family and rediscovery through love
A hilarious, relatable throwback to the classic buddy comedies of yore
As he brings his tour to SA, Bassem Youssef warns comedy is no cure for a broken world
The comedian brings risqué tales from her colourful life to the stand-up stage
A new comedy quiz show in Cape Town will make you laugh and think
Marc Lottering’s remarkable contribution to the comedy landscape is honoured
Lesego Chepape speaks to Tumi Morake about the state of comedy in South Africa
Reality show starring some of SA’s best comedians promises
to be a cracker
…and how his mentoring of amateur comic Rory Petzer aims to ensure quality comedy in a tough industry
Andy Kasrils releases a exceptional crime comedy movie on Netflix
Lihle Z Mtshali got a front-row seat to watch A-lister Trevor Noah’s penultimate hosting of The Daily Show – a gig that turned him into a superstar
Eugene Khoza opens up about his journey back
to the comedy stage after losing two loved ones
Uncoupled is bingeworthy escapism about sex, love and stereotypes
Kevin Hart is not everyone’s cuppa and his latest role proves that
Skewering Britain’s ruling elite: The world today is so crazy that it sometimes seems as if it’s beyond satire – unless you’re Zimbabwean-born comic Munya Chawawa
Hawaii hotel drama ‘The White Lotus’ is a shade warmer than ‘Succession’ in its assault on American privilege — but it carries a riptide of savage wit.
“How much of your life is just living off other people’s expectations of you?” he asks in his new special. While thought-provoking, the real question is: Is it funny?
The chief executive of the Estate Agency Affairs Board and the deputy chair of the SABC board, shares her take on retrenchments at the public broadcaster and reveals why she hates horror movies
The film interrogates patriarchy, but the baseness of the US means there’s nothing left to send up
The live magic may be gone, but the National Arts Festival showcases some exhilarating work
Leon Schuster is having a few movies of his removed from Showmax and Phumlani Pikoli figures: what better time to reflect on this bruh than now?
The spy drama with its kick-ass heroine Queen Sono shows the continent in a new light
South African comedian, writer and director Gilli Apter speaks about how hilarious content requires constant writing and feedback from the comedy community
Samantha Kureya, aka Gonyeti, did not quite understand the power of her jokes — until she was abducted and tortured for them
In a country still smouldering from its self-immolation, how does a comedian stick to the ideals of his craft, which demand he speaks his truth
John Vlismas is exploring ways of fucking with his formula
Going back into the past to get a deeper sense of comedy’s future
Gilli Apter’s strain of comedy is reflective, interactive and somewhat feminist in its bent.
Dave Chappelle may be laughing all the way to the bank, but some fans aren’t LOLing at his new special
Trevor Noah’s Born a Crime and Other Stories (Pan Macmillan) has just been published. He tells the us about his autobiography and the art of comedy.
The Mail & Guardian had a chat with the comedian about himself, his book, his writing and the art of comedy.