1 min readBy Kristen Harding
THE INTERVIEW: We asked Trevor Noah what makes SA comedy special — here’s what he said
As captain of Bafunny Bafunny, Trevor Noah is championing local comedy at the first-of-its-kind Festival of Comedy. Daily Maverick caught up with the comedian for an exclusive interview about the festival and the cultural value of comedy.
By Kristen HardingSouth Africa
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As captain of Bafunny Bafunny, Trevor Noah is championing local comedy at the first-of-its-kind Festival of Comedy. Daily Maverick caught up with the comedian for an exclusive interview about the festival and the cultural value of comedy.
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- September 24, 2026
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