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South Africa’s most iconic comedian, Trevor Noah, is teaming up with the Bafunny Bafunny squad for the debut edition of the South African Festival of Comedy. Billed as a national tour with numerous shows in some of the country’s biggest arenas, viewers can expect a festival that positions stand-up comedy with the same energy, pride and collective spirit typically reserved for big sporting events.
At the centre of South Africa’s Festival of Comedy is Trevor Noah, stepping in as Lead Curator and Captain of the SA National Team of Comedy (or Bafunny Bafunny). He is joined by Vice-Captain Eugene “Today is Tuesday” Khoza, a 15-year veteran of the local and international comedy scene, to lead the fully South African team of up-and-coming and established comics who are performing at this inaugural festival.
The Festival of Comedy lineup also includes Thabiso “Two Touch” Mhlongo, who won Comedy Central’s "Grab The Mike" and "Roast Battle" competitions in 2016, and has since played a huge role in establishing the viral People Need Comedy podcast and regularly performs all around Johannesburg. Lindy “Vula Vala” Johnson rose to prominence after winning Savanna’s "Show Us Your Apple" open mic competition and featuring in Noah’s Nationwild comedy series, quickly becoming a mainstay on the local comedy circuit.
Rounding out the team are the up-and-coming talent and 2026 Comics Choice Award Nominee, Panch “Dancing Feet” Gasela, and the breakout champion of 2025’s Jive Funny Championships, Mbali “Spy Two” Gudazi.