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ENTRIES CLOSE IN
*Newcomer entries close on Tuesday, 11 November 2025 at midnight.
The 13th annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards celebrates SA’s best comedians.
It’s called ‘Comics’ Choice’, because comedians vote for comedians – they review the entries and choose who gets nominated.
The awards? Think of them as the Oscars, but for those brave souls who chose punchlines over poignant pauses. Established to benefit the comedy industry, the awards give recognition to those who choose comedy as their career, and ensure that SA’s comedy scene is recognised as globally competitive, healthy and thriving. We bring the entire industry together to celebrate their peers and we want everyone else to celebrate them too.
Who Can Enter?
There are 12, highly regarded accolades exclusively awarded for exceptional comedy. Most of the categories are for seasoned stand-up professionals, but there is a category for comedic digital content too.
You’ll need to be 18 years or older to enter.
Public VOTING
IS now closed
Congratulations to all the nominees! We’ll see you at the awards event on 13 April the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City, Johannesburg.
VOTING CLOSED ON 31 MARCH 2024.
Public Voting Categories
Sponsors and Partners
The awards are brought to you by One-eyed Jack. The awards are impartial and reputable. Feedback gathered from the industry has been incorporated wherever possible.
Key Dates
Entries Open:
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Entries Close:
Newcomer Award only: Tuesday, 11 November 2025
All other categories: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
The Savanna Newcomer Showcase:
25 January 2026
Nominee Announcement Event:
February 2026
Public Voting Opens:
February 2026
The Awards:
Saturday, 11 April 2026