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. Read more below:
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
‘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,’ said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.
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.
This family-focused and free event will begin at 16:00 on 1 December 2024 at the Grand Parade, and promises to be a night of joy, entertainment and community spirit.