Top local comedians band together for charity

Donovan, Jason and Nicholas Goliath, Joey Rasdien, Skhumba, Eugene Khoza are among other local comedians who have banded together to support underprivileged youth and babies at a comedy benefit, Comedy Central Cares.

Taking place at The Goliath Comedy Club, Melrose Arch on Thursday 25 August, Comedy Central Cares will include stand-up sets from top SA comics.

Conjuring up some magical comedy will be Mo Magic, while comedy newcomer Isabella Jane will be offering her singing ventriloquism aided by sidekick, Rosie.  Rounding out the evening will be a charity auction at which Comedy Central will auction off a range of lots.

Benefiting from the initiative will be Comedy Central’s nominated charities, Rockstartand Orange Babies.

Items that will be auctioned off include, Trevor Noah’s grey silk tie from his first episode of The Daily Show, a signed photo of Lionel Messi, 4 nights’ accommodation for 2 people at the Tau Private Game Reserve and other prizes.

Tickets for Comedy Central Cares are now available at Ticketpro from Monday 8 August, priced R 500.