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One Day, One Day'– SA comedians breaking the fourth wall

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The phrase 'One Day, One Day' is colloquial for 'Once Upon A Time' in most South African townships. It typically initiates the slapstick humour of comedians residing eKasi. In this episode 'One Day, One Day' is chanelled to look at the evolution of South Africa's comedy from the days of colourless television, to the heyday of stand up and ultimately YouTube. Through the perspectives of comedians, Skhumba Hlophe and Moshe Ndiki, we look at how humour breaks the proverbial fourth wall.
5 Aug 2019 English South Africa Society & Culture

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