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13/03/2026

12/03/2026

The nominees for the 13th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards have been announced, marking a major moment in the South African comedy calendar as the industry recognises the performers and creators who shaped the past year of local humour.…And the 2026 nominees are…

Savanna Newcomer Award:
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-Akhil Maharaj
-Nishen Pather
-Rae du Plooy
-Sjika Da Thirdborn

Headliner of the Year Award:
-Celeste Ntuli
-Dillan Oliphant
-Kagiso KG Mokgadi
-Mpho Popps
-Skhumba Hlophe

Comedian of the Year Award:
-Celeste Ntuli
-Dillan Oliphant
-Kagiso KG Mokgadi
-Mpho Popps
-Sifiso Nene

Best Solo Show Award:
-Chester Missing & Conrad Koch for Puppet Power
-Dillan Oliphant for Masekind
-Khanyisa Bunu for Teacher DropOut
-Prins for Comedian
-Sifiso Nene for Because of Success Tour

Joe Mafela Award:
-Mashabela
-Siya Seya
-Skhumba Hlophe
-Summary
-TT Phasha

Innovative Comedy Performance Award:
-Céline Tshika
-Conrad Koch & Chester Missing
-Keith Juluka
-Rob van Vuuren
Yaaseen Barnes

Beyond the Mic Award:
for The voice of young Rafiki, The Lion King
- for Voice of Trevor, in South Africa’s first ever independent game: Relooted
- for Leading role in Cop & a Half
-Tumi Morake for Role in 1st Totem problems, a 2D short produced by Giraffics in Egypt
- for Voice of Luso, in South Africa’s first ever independent game: Relooted

Best Friend of Comedy Award:
-Bash Daniels
-Bongani Dube
-Loyiso Gola
-Shanray
-Yaaseen Barnes

The Legacy Award:
-David kau
-Kagiso Lediga
-Loyiso Gola
-Skhumba Hlophe
-Trevor Gumbi

Fans can vote for their favourites in the three public voting categories:

Best Comedy Festival or Show Award:
-Armchair Comedy
-Bioscope Sunday
-Bioscope Sundays Comedy Festival
-Celeste Ntuli and The Big Dudes
-Ground Culture Comedy
-Jive Funny Championship

Breakthrough Act of the Year Award:
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- Dakes
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Comedic Content Award:
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18/02/2026

Doja Cat is set to bring her high-energy performance to South Africa in March 2026, headlining the Move Afrika tour in Pretoria on March 20 at the SunBet Arena, Time Square. This event is part of the third edition of Move Afrika, a pan-African music touring circuit that fuels Africa’s creative economy and creates job opportunities. Doja Cat, a Grammy award-winning global superstar, is excited to connect with her South African roots and bring a movement that celebrates Africa’s creativity and invests in its future

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