NEWS
Everything you need to know to stay up-to-date with the 13th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.
12 March 2026
It’s a Family Affair: Star-Studded Cast Brings the Chaos (and Comedy) to the 13th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards
Taking place on 2 May at Gold Reef City, The Lyric Theatre, this year’s theme, It’s a Family Affair, celebrates comedy for what it truly is: a beautifully chaotic, wonderfully dysfunctional family where everyone has a role to play and no one holds back on the punchlines.
12 March 2026
Nominees across 12 categories revealed for the 13th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards
The nominees for the 13th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards have been announced, marking a major moment in the South African comedy calendar as the industry recognises the performers and creators who shaped the past year of local humour.
12 February 2026
Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase Delivers Fresh Faces, Fresh Jokes, and Future Headliners
The Maslow in Sandton turned into a comedy pressure cooker, as 20 of South Africa’s most exciting new comedians stepped up at the Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase.
14 January 2026
Get your tickets to the Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase, hosted by the incredible Celeste Ntuli!
In partnership with Savanna Premium Cider and One-eyed Jack, the Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase returns as part of the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards on Sunday, 8 February 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton.
20 October 2025
Entries Now Open for the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards
Whether you’re a stand-up comedian, an online sensation, or breaking comedic boundaries, there’s a category for you. This is the only awards platform of its kind, where comedians crown their own.
12 April 2025
Comics Do It Best: A Night of Legends, Laughter and Comedy Gold at the 12th Annual SCCCA!
South Africa’s biggest comedy night lit up The Lyric Theatre as the country’s top comedic talent gathered for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards.
19 February 2025
Nina Hastie and Carvin H Goldstone to host The 12th Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards
Get ready for a night of laughter, legends, and a little bit of chaos (the good kind) as we unveil the powerhouse duo steering the comedy ship at the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards: none other than Nina Hastie and Carvin Goldstone.
19 February 2025
SCCCA Nominees Announced for 2025!
The nominees for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards have been officially announced by two icons at opposite ends of their comedic journeys.
26 January 2025
2025 Savanna Newcomer Showcase
The 2025 Savanna Newcomer Showcase was a sold-out success! Held on Sunday, 26 January in Sandton and hosted by award winning comedian Tumi Morake.
14 November 2024
2025 SCCCA entries are open.
South Africa’s premier celebration of comedy is back! Entries for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are now open.
13 April 2024
05 Feb 2024
Get your tickets!
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23 January 2023
Introducing...
The Weekend Comedy Showcase Presented by Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards – A Celebration Award Winning Comedians.
23 January 2023
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Introducing...
20 up-and-coming comedians to show audiences what they’re made of – in just five minutes each
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Newcomer Showcase
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