{"id":118152,"date":"2016-04-14T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2016-04-14T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/118152\/stand-up-comedy-at-its-best\/"},"modified":"2016-04-14T09:19:23","modified_gmt":"2016-04-14T07:19:23","slug":"stand-up-comedy-at-its-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/lifestyle-news\/entertainment-news\/2016\/04\/14\/stand-up-comedy-at-its-best\/","title":{"rendered":"Stand-up comedy at its best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SA\u2019s number one and longest running vernacular stand-up show, 99% Zulu Comedy, is heading to Gold Reef City on April 28.<\/p>\n<p>The comedy extravaganza features headline act Sifiso Nene, supported by Siyanda Maphumulo, Siya Seya, Mondli Mzizi and Amawele AseChesterville.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>Popular comedian Skhumba Hlophe will be the host of this hilarious spectacle.<\/p>\n<p>Nene is no stranger to the comedy stage, as he has been at it for the past seven years and has earned various accolades, such as SATMAS for the Best Indigenous Comedian and SA Comics\u2019 Choice Audience Choice Award.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>It is no surprise that Nene is a favourite among South Africans, as his material is relevant and relates to them.<\/p>\n<p>Young and renowned stand-up comedian Siyanda Maphumulo always offers a touch of ground-breaking and intellectual comedy.<\/p>\n<p>His genuine sense of humour is based on his observation and interpretation of everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Tembisa-born comedic genius Hlophe will bring his revered kasi interpretation and hilarity that will crack up even the hardest comedy critics.<\/p>\n<p>He is a prominent comedy attraction across South Africa.<\/p>\n<p>His unique sense of humour always leaves the audience in stitches, while he offers his perspectives on life, politics, family and relationships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cExpect tears of laughter as this much anticipated comedic group returns to Gold Reef City,\u201d said Gareth Kaschula, marketing manager of Gold Reef City.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Lyric has established itself as an incredibly popular stand-up comedy venue, attracting many of South Africa\u2019s top comedic acts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Visit www.goldreefcity.co.za for more information.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/118035\/enjoy-a-taste-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\">Enjoy a taste of India<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/117871\/fancy-winning-double-tickets-to-the-festival-at-st-dunstans\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fancy winning double tickets to The Festival at St Dunstan\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' 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