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ENTRIES CLOSE IN
*Newcomer entries close on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 at midnight.
The 13th annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards celebrates SA’s best comedians.
VOTING IS OPEN
Congratulations to all the nominees! We’ll see you at the awards event on 2 May at Gold Reef City, The Lyric Theatre, Johannesburg.
COMPETITION
Of the 12 award categories, 3 go out for the public to vote on to decide who wins.
Vote for your favourite nominee and win a VIP experience to the awards*.
You can vote once per category online and up to 50 times via SMS, so show some love for your favourite.
Prizes will only be allocated to those who are 18 years or older.
VOTING CLOSES AT MIDNIGHT ON 15 APRIL 2026.
Public VOTING
IS now closed
Congratulations to all the nominees! We’ll see you at the awards event on 13 April the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg.
VOTING CLOSED ON 31 MARCH 2024.
Public Voting Categories
Sponsors and Partners
The awards are brought to you by One-eyed Jack. The awards are impartial and reputable. Feedback gathered from the industry has been incorporated wherever possible.
Key Dates
Entries Open:
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Entries Close:
Newcomer Award only: Wednesday, 26 November 2025
All other categories: Wednesday, 23 December 2025
The Savanna Newcomer Showcase:
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Nominee Announcement Event:
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Public Voting Opens:
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
The Awards:
Saturday, 2 May 2026