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Editorial: Noah needs to get it right on evils of racism

Article Editorial - 9 Dec 2016

Trevor Noah appears to flit between his personal history and ad-libbing the American experience. If anything, it has been excruciating to watch.

Homage to the motherland

Article Staff Reporter - 25 Nov 2016

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.

Trevor Noah set to rock The Daily Show

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Sep 2015

The world has used social media to show support for Trevor Noah who will make his debut as the new host of The Daily Show on Tuesday night.

Jon Stewart steps away from comedy as U.S. election heats up

Article Jill Serjeant - 4 Aug 2015

Heartbroken fans are wishing Jon Stewart a "jonvovage", but Donald Trump and the other U.S. presidential candidates may be breathing a sigh of relief.

Trevor Noah’s ark: Where the women don’t walk in two by two

Article Staff Reporter - 31 Mar 2015

Well done to Trevor Noah, but it’s time the TV industry got off its patriarchal ass, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.

Twitter reacts: Trevor Noah new host of The Daily Show

Article Arts Desk - 30 Mar 2015

The new South African host of an American satirical show is garnering both proud and fittingly hilarious tweets in response to his new appointment.

Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart as host of “The Daily Show”

Article Arts Desk - 30 Mar 2015

From comedian Trevor Noah's big break on TV to some new local TV reality shows - we've rounded up the news you might have missed here.

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[email protected] - 23 Oct 2020

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special reports - 23 Oct 2020

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special reports - 22 Oct 2020

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special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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special reports - 20 Oct 2020

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