Comedy in South Africa has never been stronger! 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. The 2024 Hall of Fame winner Marc Lottering and 2024 Newcomer Award winner Callum Hitchcock, a perfect blend of seasoned excellence and fresh talent, prove that South African comedy is in great hands. The awards presented by Savanna since 2012 is seen as the pinnicle of comedy excellence in the country.

Set to take place at The Lyric Theatre on Saturday, April 12, the awards promise an unmissable night of electrifying performances, side splitting comedy, and jaw dropping surprises. This is the biggest night in South African comedy, where industry legends and rising stars come together to celebrate the best in the business. Don’t miss out, get your tickets now! https://www.quicket.co.za/events/301939-savanna-comics-choice-comedy-awards/#/

With nine fiercely contested categories, and one new award category addition for 2025, the highly coveted Winners’ Choice Award makes its debut. There are no nominees in this category, just one incredible winner voted for by past winners to recognise a comedian who consistently delivers and earns the respect of their peers. This award is the highest honour, celebrating a performer whose influence and consistency have left a lasting impact on the industry.

Of the nine award categories, three are now open to public voting: Breakthrough Act of the Year Award, Best Comedy Festival/Show Award, and Sauce of the Year Award, presented by Mrs. Ball’s.

Vote for your favorite nominee and stand a chance to 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 favorite comedian.

Visit https://comicschoice.com/ to cast your vote.

Voting closes 27 March at Midnight. Have your say! Vote for your favorites now!

And now, drumroll please… the nominees for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are:

1. Savanna Newcomer Award
   • Daniele Du Plessis
   • Keketso Hutamo
   • Khanyisile Ngwenya
   • Ngosa
   • Wesley King

2. Breakthrough Act of the Year Award (Public Vote)
   • Callum Hitchcock “SMS Break 1 to 33622”
   • Khabane Moloi “SMS Break 2 to 33622”
   • Khanyisa JamJam “SMS Break 3 to 33622”
   • Linde Sibanda “SMS Break 4 to 33622”
   • Mbali Gudazi “SMS Break 5 to 33622”

3. Headliner of the Year Award
   • Celeste Ntuli
   • Kagiso KG Mokgadi
   • Robby Collins
   • Sifiso Nene
   • Tsitsi Chiumya

4. Comedian of the Year Award
   • Celeste Ntuli
   • Kagiso KG Mokgadi
   • Khanyisa Bunu
   • Robby Collins
   • Sifiso Nene

5. Best Solo Show Award
   • Ambrose Uren for African-Ish
   • Dalin Oliver for 90 Day Comedian
   • Khanyisa JamJam for Sorry For The Weight
   • Prins Comedian for Prins Live Comedy Tour
   • Robby Collins for Come As You Are

6. Best Comedy Festival or Show Award (Public Vote)
   • Bioscope Sundays “SMS Show 1 to 33622”
   • Celeste Ntuli and The Big Dudes “SMS Show 2 to 33622”
   • Laugh Africa Comedy Festival “SMS Show 3 to 33622”
   • Mpho Popps Birthday Comedy Special “SMS Show 4 to 33622”
   • That’s Not Funny: Moveable Feast Comedy Night “SMS Show 5 to 33622”

7. Joe Mafela Award
   • King Flat
   • Summary
   • Thabang ER
   • TT Phasha
   • Zicco Sithole

8. Innovative Comedy Performance Award
   • Céline Tshika
   • Keith Juluka
   • Phil de Lange
   • Rob van Vuuren
   • Sophie Joans

9. Sauce of the Year Award, presented by Mrs. Ball’s (Public Vote)
   • Carvin H Goldstone “SMS Sauce 1 to 33622”
   • Céline Tshika “SMS Sauce 2 to 33622”
   • Dalin Oliver “SMS Sauce 3 to 33622”
   • Kagiso KG Mokgadi “SMS Sauce 4 to 33622”
   • Mpho Popps “SMS Sauce 5 to 33622”
   • Noko Mashaba “SMS Sauce 6 to 33622”
   • Rory Petzer “SMS Sauce 7 to 33622”

Want to know who walks away with the Waldo (the official Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards trophy) Get your tickets here: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/301939-savanna-comics-choice-comedy-awards/#/

The Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are in partnership with Savanna, Mrs. Ball’s, One-eyed Jack and Comedy Central.

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ABOUT THE AWARDS

Now in its 12th year, the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards was created to build the industry, to highlight the stalwarts that have pioneered new paths, and to support emerging talent to be the best it can be.

The aim is to elevate careers, help comedians sell out their shows, and encourage corporates to hire comedians as MCs and hosts for events. The ultimate goal is for international comedy festivals to book our incredible local talent to perform abroad, and for South Africa to attract top international acts to tour here too.