Born in Diepkloof, Soweto and raised in Sandton, Mum-Z is a versatile South African comedian whose style blends observational wit, character-driven humour and personal storytelling that resonates with a wide range of audiences. He first entered the entertainment world in 1997 as a presenter on SABC 2’s youth continuity show Kidz Can. His early exposure to television soon expanded into scriptwriting, where he co-wrote The Pink Flamingo, winner of Best Original Script at the Wits Raps Drama Festival in 2003.
His passion for performance led him to theatre, with roles in multiple productions including A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival. He later appeared in the Learning Channel’s educational series Study Slams, further strengthening his ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and humour.
Born in Diepkloof Soweto, but raised in Sandton, Mum-Z – Conference Comedian has a style of comedy that can be universally appreciated drawing most of his content from his personal experiences for your Corporate event
His career started with presenting on the SABC 2 teenage continuity programme ‘Kidz Can’ in 1997, he then delved in script writing where he co-wrote the 2003 Best Original Script at the Wits Raps Drama Festival – The Pink Flamingo.
His love for theatre allowed him to perform in many productions including his recent performance as Demetrius in the Shakespeare Classic ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2007 and he acted in the Learning Channel educational programme ‘Study Slams’.
This well spoken, charming, yet highly energetic comedian is fast becoming one of South Africa’s most wanted up and coming comedians.
MUM-Z is a stand-up comedian to entertain your corporate event and conference.
Tech requirements: A good PA system with a good quality mic; good lighting and a stage (if necessary) required …
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In this 6-minute, 15-second interview, Mum-Z speaks about starting a consistent weekly comedy night on Long Street in Cape Town. He explains that Long Street already attracts diverse crowds and constant activity but has lacked a dedicated comedy presence. Seeing the gap, he decided to establish a regular event that blends established comedians, rising talent and open-mic acts, creating a space where audiences can experience South African comedy in an accessible, high-energy environment.
Mum-Z outlines the value of having a credible, experienced comedian leading the initiative. He stresses that South Africa needs more structured comedy platforms where newcomers can learn how professional shows are run, understand set structure, pacing and audience flow, and interact with working comics. This type of ecosystem, he explains, is essential for developing the next generation of talent and giving locals and tourists an authentic taste of South African humour.
He reflects on his recent career highlights, noting that judging the SAFTAs was a standout moment because it signified industry recognition after winning Best Ensemble the previous year for ZA News. He adds that giving an acceptance speech at the awards for the first time was an exciting milestone.
In this 2-minute, 12-second audition clip from SA’s Got Talent 2015, Mum-Z steps onto the stage with confidence and playful charm. After greeting the judges, he jokes about dressing up for “beautiful people” and introduces himself as someone who works in advertising while performing stand-up comedy on the side. When asked if comedy is what he’s bringing to the competition, he leans fully into the moment and launches into his set.
Mum-Z opens with material about being born in Soweto but raised in Sandton, calling himself a “coconut” and exploring the humour behind identity labels, social perceptions and racial stereotypes. He delivers a bold punchline about not being offended by the term because of the social “benefits” it implies, earning immediate reactions from the judges and audience.
He shifts into observational comedy about how difficult it can be to navigate cultural expectations, using exaggerated comparisons to highlight how South Africans talk about race, language and appearance. He jokes about people assuming all black South Africans look alike, recalls looking in the mirror and comparing himself to Julius Malema, and then builds into a bit about how some white people treat “black” as if it’s a single language. His comedic rhythm picks up as he imitates conversations, pokes fun at misunderstandings and references a scene from Blood Diamond where his white friends ask him to translate a line he also cannot understand.
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