Film & Stage
Household Name
Loyiso Gola
born 1983
Late Nite News, and South African political stand-up
Household Name is level 4 of 4 in the South Africa Hall of Fame: known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
One of the leading names in South African stand-up, and the satirist who made political comedy a fixture of local television.
Loyiso Gola is among the best-known figures in South African comedy, named with Barry Hilton, David Kau, John Vlismas, Tumi Morake, Riaad Moosa and others.
- South African Tourism — Comedy in South Africa
- Answers Africa — The 10 funniest South African comedians
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