City announces Top 10 Finalists for Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Showdown

The finalists will go head to head at the V&A Waterfront this weekend, for a shot at making it onstage at the annual Festive Lights Switch-On event on the Grand Parade on Sunday, 1 December.

The top ten comedy finalists stand a chance to win generous cash prizes of R10 000 for the overall winner, R5 000 and R2 000 respectively, for the second and third place.

Everyone is welcome to join in the fun as the comedians, Lunga Tshuka, Stuart Taylor, and Angel Campey, will be the judges and entertainers, together with the 10 finalists.

On Sunday, 1 December 2024 these three bright lights will join an entertaining line-up of performerswith stage programme starting from 16:00 on the stage at the Grand Parade, as the city officially lights up Summer and Adderley Street with the annual Switch-on of Festive Lights around 20:45.

The FLSO Comedy Competition Finalists are:

  • Baydu Adams
  • Inkosi James
  • Ivan André
  • Marius Rossouw
  • Milton Gengaya
  • Mzwa Seme
  • Nathan Kalala
  • Prince Mbaya
  • Rafique Ismail
  • Rameez Cassiem

Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, said:

“Cape Town is an example of South-Africa’s rainbow nation. In good and bad times, comedy connects people and Cape Town shows off with some of the greatest comedians our country can offer. Since the theme promotes Capetonians to be people of hope, this comedy competition is a fantastic platform to bring our people together with some comedians to shine bright.  We’re looking for fresh, dynamic humour that reflects the city’s vibrant spirit. I can’t wait to see what these finalists bring to the stage—both during the showdown and at the annual Festive Lights Switch-On itself.”

The Festive Lights Switch-On is one of Cape Town’s most anticipated events, drawing thousands of residents and visitors. This year’s theme, “People of Hope”, celebrates the city’s resilient and diverse communities.

Performers on the night feature Three Tons of Fun, Carletheia, Blackbyrd, Meneer Cee, Cheree and Wynand Strydom, Mafikizolo, Mörda, Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels and more.

For more details visit the official Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On social media platforms.

The Festive Lights Switch-On 2024 is FREE for all. No ticket is required. Event details are:

  • Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024
  • Venue: The Grand Parade, Cape Town (in front of City Hall) and Adderley Street
  • Time: 16:00 – 22:00
  • Social media handles: #CTFestiveLights #CityOfHope

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