Comedian and actor Tebogo Ntlhane is preparing to host a special live show marking Heritage Month.
Called Kill Vernac, the comedy event will be held on September 22 at Tiger’s Milk Kwena Square in Wilgespruit, Roodepoort, with established comedians Mashabela Galane and Celeste Ntuli joining the lineup.
Ntlhane said the show is designed to celebrate performers who keep their cultural roots at the heart of their work. He believes comedy offers a powerful way to bring people of different races, genders and religions together in one room.
He also praised Galane and Ntuli for making an impact while embracing their mother tongues. Having previously shared a stage with both comedians, Ntlhane said he has learned from them and is pleased to collaborate with them again. His ambition is for Kill Vernac to grow into a continuing comedy series.
Originally from Hammanskraal, Ntlhane has worked to highlight his talent and culture at comedy venues across South Africa. His television appearances have included DStv’s 1Gospel.
Ntlhane said his path into comedy began in a Hammanskraal classroom, making the opportunity to host Galane and Ntuli especially meaningful. He describes himself as one of Mzansi’s leading comedy hosts, with storytelling that leaves audiences wanting more. The comedian added that he carries the stories he has gathered from Hammanskraal with him wherever he performs.
He also pointed to South Africa’s growing global influence through amapiano as a reminder of the value of authenticity. In his view, remaining connected to local identity and tradition can produce remarkable results, and South Africans should do more than simply accept their culture—they should celebrate it.
Outside his work on stage and in acting, Ntlhane earns a living as a car salesman at VW Roodepoort, a role that sometimes supplies material for his comedy.
He joked that his love of comedy and storytelling follows him both on and offstage. While performing, he said, he studies the audience closely and can supposedly tell who might qualify for a vehicle. He also claimed there is a distinctive way VW drivers laugh and carry themselves.
And the jokes can even lead to business: after a performance, he might persuade someone to trade in their car for a newer model—particularly if they are stranded in the parking area and need jump-start cables.
Tickets cost R50, and the show begins at 7pm.
