On My Radar

Five minutes with the gentleman of SA comedy Ndumiso Lindi

We find out what the comedian has enjoyed reading, watching and listening to and get the scoop on his tips to keep fit and make money

03 July 2022 - 00:00

Ndumiso Lindi — known as Roosta to his friends and the gentleman of South African comedy more widely — recently took to the stage again as the host of Keeping up with the Xhosaz, a comedy show which brings together a mix of local talent to debunk, explore and laugh at the stereotypes around Xhosa people — or the “Kardashians of the southern tribe” who are often stereotyped as being fake, obsessed with money, dramatic and snobbish, as Lindi says. We caught up with Roosta to find out what’s on his cultural radar. ..

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