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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-03-18-juggling-three-jobs-pays-off-big-for-funnyman-dakes

Juggling three jobs pays off big for funnyman ‘Dakes’

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (453+ words) Gqeberha comedian Daelon "Dakes" Matthys, who also balances life as a mechanic and tattoo artist, has been nominated for Best Breakthrough Act at this year's Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards. After entering the stand-up scene during the uncertainty of the…...

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theherald.co.za > news > 2026-03-15-review-see-how-they-run-delights-with-chaotic-comedy

REVIEW: ‘See How They Run!’ delights with chaotic comedy

2+ day, 17+ hour ago  (561+ words) Gqeberha theatre lovers are in for an exciting evening of chaos, clever timing and many laugh-out-loud moments with the classic wartime play See How They Run! at the Isithatha Theatre in Walmer. Directed by Robin Williams for Robin Williams & Co,…...

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theherald.co.za > lifestyle > events > 2026-02-25-award-winning-show-explores-normal-with-humour-outlandish-characters

Award-winning show explores ‘normal’ with humour, outlandish characters

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (459+ words) SA's favourite comedy couple, Aaron McIlroy and Lisa Bobbert, are bringing their Standard Bank Ovation Award-winning show Mr & Mrs Normal to Gqeberha on Thursday and Friday. The husband-and-wife duo, who are based in Durban, have been performing together for more…...