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From Richards Bay to the Big Stage: Laughing Life with Akhil Maharaj - 12 February 2026

Rising comedian Akhil Maharaj joins the show to share his journey from Richards Bay to national comedy stages. He chats about his personal-life-inspired comedy style, performing at major showcases, promoting local talent, and navigating trends like dad jokes and political humour. A fun, insightful conversation about SA comedy, the business behind it, and what’s next for one of the country’s emerging stars.

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