Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah is returning to South African stages and set to lead the inaugural South Africa’s Festival of Comedy, stepping into the role of captain for a nationwide, sports-themed stand-up tour.
Bafunny Bafunny is South Africa’s National Team of Comedy. Served by Savanna, the South African Festival of Comedy is delivering a world-class live comedy experience that brings together the country’s newest and biggest names in stand-up for an unforgettable night of laughter. As part of the SA Festival of Comedy, this spectacular showcase celebrates the very best of South African humour on a festival of comedy lineup.
The festival will kick off in Pretoria’s SunBet Arena, and move through Durban’s SunCoast, and Cape Town’s GrandWest, delivering fast-paced, unscripted live performances designed to celebrate South Africa’s unique observational humour.
Served by Savanna, the nationwide arena tour reframes live stand-up as a national sporting event, complete with squad announcements, press conferences, and an elite roster of local comedic talent.
It’s been a while since local fans got to see Noah live, and his return following years of successful global tours and international hosting duties has sparked great excitement. Noah will captain the festival alongside his vice-captain Eugene Khoza, who is just a hilarious!
The football team styled tour brings together a handpicked lineup of heavy-hitters and breakout talent, with each performer bringing a distinct playing style to the stage:
Trevor Noah (Captain): The internationally renowned comedy superstar and best-selling author leading the line-up as the squad’s anchor.
Eugene Khoza (Vice-Captain): A comedy veteran with over 15 years on stage, recognised for his sharp, multilingual storytelling and observational humour.
Panch Gasela (‘Panchline’): High-energy comedian and actor (Don’t Tell Comedy, Netflix’s Justice Served) bringing dynamic physical comedy and sharp punchlines.
Learnmore Jonasi (‘Zim’s Got Talent’): America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer recipient who rose from Zimbabwe to command top international comedy stages.
Thabiso Mhlongo (Wunderkind): An SA Comics’ Choice award winner and comedy heavy-hitter known for quick wit, bold stage presence, and fearless commentary.
Lindy Johnson (‘Unfiltered’): Standard Bank Ovation Award winner celebrated for authentic, sharp crowd work and highly relatable South African storytelling.
Mbali Gudazi (‘Shobobo’): Breakout champion of the 2025 Jive Funny Competition and SA Comics’ Choice finalist, celebrated for high-energy comedic timing.
Bafunny lives up to its reputation as the National Team of Comedy. Expect high energy, sharp storytelling, hilarious observations, and the kind of laughter that brings everyone together.
Whether you’re a lifelong comedy fan or simply looking for a fantastic night out, Bafunny promises a premium comedy experience featuring some of South Africa’s most celebrated performers.
More details and ticket prices available on Quicket.
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