Vote For Your Favourite Comedians At The 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards
in partnership with Savanna Premium Cider, Mrs. Ball’s, Comedy Central, LIFT and One-eyed Jack

Last month, the nominees for the 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards were announced at an exciting event in Rosebank, Johannesburg. While the comedy industry plays a pivotal role in judging most of the awards, there are certain categories where fans hold the power to make their voices heard by voting for their favourite comedians now.

From now until 31 March, fans are encouraged to visit the official Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards website to cast their votes across four categories – giving the public the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the best of South Africa’s stand-up comedians and comedic content creators.

Manuela Dias de Deus, producer of the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, says:

“South African comedy has always been fuelled by the passion and support of its fans. By opening up voting to the public, we’re giving comedy lovers the opportunity to directly influence the outcome of these prestigious awards. It’s a chance to honour the comedians who have brought laughter and joy into our lives, especially during these challenging times.”

The categories open to public voting are:

Breakthrough Act of the Year Award

This award celebrates the best breakthrough comedian, shortlisted for by the comedy industry. The nominees in this category are: Ebenhaezer Dibakwane, JamJam The Comedian, Shanray Van Wyk, Wazi M Kunene and Vafa Naraghi.

Sauce of the Year Award, Presented by Mrs. Balls

This award celebrates any tactical piece of content/social commentary that really flavoured things up over the past year. The nominees in this category are: Dalin Oliver, Dillan Oliphant, Mojak Lehoko, Tums The Narrator and Vafa Naraghi.

UpLIFTing Comedic Content Award, Presented by LIFT

As the name suggests, this award celebrates the most UpLIFTing comedic content. The nominees in this category are: Costa Carastavrakis, Dalin Oliver, Nina Hastie, Shanray Van Wyk, Tums The Narrator and Vafa Naraghi.

Funny is Funny Award

This one’s for brands and agencies. Comedians like being asked what’s funny, so let’s let them decide shall we? Agencies were asked to enter their funniest ads, and the five below were shortlisted by the comedy industry. The nominees in this category are: Herholdts, King Price, Switch Energy and Viya.

Make your voice heard and vote for your favourite comedian by visiting the website before 31 March to cast their vote and will automatically be placed in the running to win a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive VIP trip to the awards on 13 April where they will be able to rub elbows with comedy royalty.

Here are all the nominees for the 2024 Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards (in no particular order):

Stand-Up Categories:

Savanna Newcomer Award

  • Callum Hitchcock
  • Khabane Moloi
  • Mr Chase
  • Mzonke Maloney
  • Thula Sithole

Breakthrough Act of the Year Award

  • Ebenhaezer Dibakwane
  • JamJam The Comedian
  • Shanray Van Wyk
  • Wazi M Kunene
  • Vafa Naraghi

Headliner of the Year Award

  • Celeste Ntuli
  • Dillan Oliphant
  • Kagiso KG Mokgadi
  • Robby Collins
  • Sifiso Nene

Comedian of the Year Award

  • Celeste Ntuli
  • Kagiso KG Mokgadi
  • Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane
  • Robby Collins
  • Schalk Bezuidenhout

Best Solo Show Award

  • Ambrose Uren
  • Carvin H Goldstone & Robby Collins
  • Celeste Ntuli
  • Dalin Oliver
  • Prins
  • Sifiso Nene

Best Comedy Festival/Show Award

  • Armchair Comedy Wednesdays
  • Bioscope Sundays
  • Blacks Only Comedy Show
  • Freshly Cooked Comedy Nights
  • Otherwise Comedy Nights

The Joe Mafela Award

  • King Flat
  • Mashabela Galane
  • Sifiso Nene
  • Summary
  • TT Phasha

The Hall of Fame Award Recipient

  • Marc Lottering

Best Comedic Writer Award

  • Kagiso Lediga
  • Lazola Gola
  • Milo
  • Mojak Lehoko
  • Tsitsi Chiumya

Content Categories:

UpLIFTing Comedic Content Award, Presented by LIFT

  • Costa Carastavrakis
  • Dalin Oliver
  • Nina Hastie
  • Shanray Van Wyk
  • Tums The Narrator
  • Vafa Naraghi

Sauce of the Year Award

  • Dalin Oliver
  • Dillan Oliphant
  • Mojak Lehoko
  • Tums The Narrator
  • Vafa Naraghi

Funny Is Funny Award

  • Herholdts for “Shady Shaun”
  • King Price for “Generating gees”
  • Switch Energy for “Home Affairs”
  • Switch Energy for “No More ‘Shedding!”
  • Viya for “Don’t be a laya, vaya”

To bring the awards closer to the public, four of the categories now go out for comedy fans to vote for their favourite for a chance to WIN a VIP experience to the main awards event on 13 April at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City.

Select the category to vote for your favourite:

Fans can make their mark by visiting the Comics Choice website before 31 March to cast their vote online or SMS your favourite nominees unique code to 33622, Sms’s are charged at R1.50. Ts & Cs Apply.

Book your seat for the birthday celebration of the year!

The winners of the 11th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards will be announced at a glamorous black tie birthday celebration event at the famous Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City on 13 April 2024 where the winners of the 12 awards will be unveiled whilst attendees will be entertained by comedy sketches from your favourite comedians, and celebrity appearances from Mzansi’s biggest stars. Hosted by the incomparable Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane – it’s going to be a night to remember.

Limited tickets are on sale via Computicket now.

Ticket prices:

  • Gallery/Mezzanine: R195, unreserved seating
  • Auditorium: R295, unreserved seating

Dress Code:

  • Black Tie with South African flavour
Keep your eyes on the event’s social media for more line-up announcements and for Comedy Central’s broadcast dates.

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