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☺ Today’s SA comedy pick · from the archives
Video preview: SuzelleDIY · How to Make Biltong
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SuzelleDIY · How to Make Biltong

An archive comedy pick with Suzelle turning a South African snack into a wonderfully particular occasion.

Watch on the creator’s YouTube ↗
Afrikaans saying of the day

Lost in translation.
Found in the laugh.

“Met oop kaarte speel.”
Literally, in English

“Play with open cards.”

What Ouma actually means

Be honest and open about your intentions.

Put your cards on the table. No hidden agenda required.

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Traditional expression · our English translation and explanation. Usage can vary.

📺 Remember this ad?
Video preview: Nando’s · Stick It Out

Nando’s · Stick It Out

An awkward traffic stare-down turns into a shared lunch. A 2024 advert, documented by 2oceansvibe; nostalgia, not a current offer.

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Archive sources: Vodacom clip via StoffelNZ on YouTube; other selections via East Coast Radio · Nostalgia, not a current offer or sponsorship.

The clips we keep passing around

Ja, we’ve all watched it twice.

A growing collection of viral favourites loved in South Africa. For the laughs and memories—not a ranking by views.

Viral throwback · 2019 · Strong language
Video preview: My fok, Marelize!

My fok, Marelize!

A bicycle, a rugby post and a reaction that travelled everywhere. This favourite came from Namibia and found a huge audience in South Africa.

Watch the archive upload ↗

Contains strong Afrikaans language. Archive upload; original uploader not confirmed. Background: IOL

Viral throwback · 2019

The Woolies water effect

One sip, a whole new accent. Revisit the playful water challenge that had South Africans joining in.

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Green, gold & turned up

How lekker was that, Bokke!

Celebrating South Africa’s 66–7 win over Italy in Turin on 7 November 2026. Match report: SA Rugby ↗

Radio Raps · Rassie, Rassie, Rassie

A fan-song throwback from 2024: Radio Raps’ playful take on Zombie, dedicated to Rassie Erasmus. An archive celebration, not a new recording after the Italy match.

Video preview: Radio Raps · Rassie tribute

Watch the Rassie tribute ↗ · Source & background: EWN ↗

Keep the celebration going with Mango Groove and Freshlyground in our daily music picks above. All together now—go Bokke!

More laughs, adverts & music · browse the collection →

SuzelleDIY · How to Make a Braai Pie

A braai, a pie and Suzelle doing things her own wonderfully particular way.

Video preview: SuzelleDIY · How to Make a Braai Pie

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SuzelleDIY · The Loadshedding Survival Kit

From the comedy archives: a very South African approach to making a plan.

Video preview: SuzelleDIY · The Loadshedding Survival Kit

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SuzelleDIY · How to Make a Christmas Tree

A little early festive nonsense from Suzelle and Marianne. Because anybody can.

Video preview: SuzelleDIY · How to Make a Christmas Tree

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SuzelleDIY · How to Make a Cinderblock Bench

Suzelle brings her wonderfully particular garden makeover energy to a humble cinderblock bench. A comedy archive pick for a lazy Sunday.

Video preview: SuzelleDIY · How to Make a Cinderblock Bench

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SuzelleDIY · How to Make Biltong

An archive comedy pick with Suzelle turning a South African snack into a wonderfully particular occasion.

Video preview: SuzelleDIY · How to Make Biltong

Watch on YouTube ↗

Trevor Noah · The Most South African Airport Experience Ever

Passport control turns into a very South African catch-up. Stand-up from Trevor’s own channel; may contain strong language.

Video preview: Trevor Noah · The Most South African Airport Experience Ever

Watch on YouTube ↗

Cremora · The one on top

That kitchen. That fridge. That line. Revisit the classic through East Coast Radio’s archive selection.

Video preview: Cremora · The one on top

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Sasol · Ama-glug Glug

A little trip back to the ads everyone seemed to remember. Selected in East Coast Radio’s nostalgic collection.

Video preview: Sasol · Ama-glug Glug

Watch on YouTube ↗

Lunch Bar · Mac Makatini

An old-school advertising grin from the South African TV archives, featured by East Coast Radio.

Video preview: Lunch Bar · Mac Makatini

Watch on YouTube ↗

Vodacom · Yebo Gogo

A VHS-era South African TV throwback. Archive upload by StoffelNZ; not an official brand upload.

Video preview: Vodacom · Yebo Gogo

Watch on YouTube ↗

Nando’s · Stick It Out

An awkward traffic stare-down turns into a shared lunch. A 2024 advert, documented by 2oceansvibe; nostalgia, not a current offer.

Video preview: Nando’s · Stick It Out

Watch on YouTube ↗

Mango Groove · Special Star

A South African music favourite from the artist’s channel.

Video preview: Mango Groove · Special Star

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Freshlyground · Doo Be Doo

A South African music favourite from the artist’s channel.

Video preview: Freshlyground · Doo Be Doo

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Mango Groove · Dance Sum More

A South African music favourite from the artist’s channel.

Video preview: Mango Groove · Dance Sum More

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Johnny Clegg & Juluka · Scatterlings of Africa

A South African music favourite from the artist’s channel.

Video preview: Johnny Clegg & Juluka · Scatterlings of Africa

Watch on YouTube ↗

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