South Africa’s premier celebration of comedy is back! Entries for the 12th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards are now open, and this year promises an even fiercer competition with a revamped list of categories. With the total number of awards reduced to ten, winning is now more coveted than ever.
Founded to support and elevate South Africa’s vibrant comedy industry, the awards honour those who make comedy their career, spotlighting SA’s comedic talent on a global stage and affirming its reputation as a thriving, world-class scene. Fondly referred to as ‘Comics’ Choice’, the event is unique in that it’s comedians who vote for their fellow comedians.
This year’s categories highlight the dynamic talents shaping comedy today, from stand-up comedians and innovative performers to comedic content creators and show promoters.
10 Awards Celebrating Excellence in Comedy, Including 2 New Categories.
Stand-Up Categories (now featuring 2 exciting new awards):
- Savanna Newcomer Award – for emerging comedians with up to 3 years’ experience.
- Breakthrough Act of the Year Award – for rising stars with a maximum of 7 years’ experience.
- Headliner of the Year Award.
- Comedian of the Year Award.
- Best Solo Show Award.
- Best Comedy Festival/Show Award.
- The Joe Mafela Award.
- Winners’ Choice Award (NEW) – Not for entry, previous winners choose who takes this one home.
- Innovative Comedy Performance Award (NEW) – honouring groundbreaking comedic formats or approaches.
Content Category:
- Sauce of the Year Award.
Over the years, heavyweights such as Trevor Noah, Loyiso Gola, Tumi Morake, Mpho ‘Popps’ Modikoane, Marc Lottering, Robby Collins, Skhumba Hlophe, Celeste Ntuli, Schalk Bezuidenhout, Khanyisa Bunu and more have taken home an award for their significant contribution to South African comedy.
Enter Now: Submissions are open at http://www.comicschoice.com. The entry deadline for the Savanna Newcomer Award is Tuesday, 26 November 2024, while all other categories close on 13 December 2024.
Save the Date: The awards ceremony will take place in Johannesburg on Saturday, 12 April 2025. Picture the glitz and glamour of the Oscars, but replace the poignant pauses with infectious laughter, because that’s what these awards are all about.
Keep your eyes on social media for exciting competitions and updates.
