About Khanyisile Ngwenya She became one of the runners up at the Jive Funny Championship in 2024, which afforded her the opportunity to perform at the Jive Comedy Festival at The Baxter Theatre in June 2024. In 2025, she was one of the 20 Savanna Newcomer’s that performed, leading her to be nominated for an award. In April 2025, she became the winner of the Savanna Newcomer which has now been named, the Eb Award. She has opened for Dillan Oliphant and was part of the Yaaseen Barnes' show where she performed alongside Riaad Moosa and Joe Barber in 2024. Born, bred, and buttered in Soweto, Khanyisile Ngwenya may be physically brittle due to being diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta at birth. However, her unbreakable spirit pushed her to finally jump onto the stage and start telling jokes in December 2020. Since then, she’s performed around the country, opening for some of the biggest names in South African comedy and has been crowned the ‘Newcomer of the Year’ at the Savannah Comic’s Choice Awards in 2025. Now Khanyisile takes centre stage to tell her story in the first showing of her Work-in-Progress solo show, A Tall Story. Her comedy explores disability, sex, family, our society, and navigating as a black woman living with a disability in the not-so-inclusive world. Khanyisile’s zest for life, openness, and unique perspective promise a funny-filled hour of stand-up. Catch this rising star on her way up! Khanysile’s comedy hopes to remind people, no matter who you are, in the words of Oscar Wilde “be yourself, everyone else is already taken”. With a mission to leave the audience with more willingness to live, laugh, be kind to each other, and believe in themselves, Khanyisile’s work-in-progress show is not to be missed!   Date: Thursday, 6th of November 2025 Cost: R120 per ticket. Early Bird is R100 until 30th of October Student Prices available : WhatsApp 073 770 5908 to book your tickets and table. Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory

This week's comedy night is hosted by Jaryd Pillay! On the line up, we've got 5 - 6 talented comedians looking to make their mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. This week is headlined by Robby Collins. Date: Friday, 7th of November 2025 Cost: R100 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 3 pm to 6 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R100 in advance or R150 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don't miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

Award winning comedian Jaryd Pillay is back for one night only with his all new comedy serving: Pillayboy! Fresh off a Standard Bank Ovation award winning run at this year’s National Arts Festival the Pillayboy Tour continues, this time on home Ground for one night only. A Pillayer's gotta Pillay! Get Reddy to put yourself in the right Moodley and witness an hour of punch for punch hilarity from Cape Town's spiciest comic as he navigates tales of love, and the South African Indian identity and what it truly means to be a real Pillayboy! Time: 8pm (Come from 6:30pm for Dinner & Drinks before the show starts) Date: Wednesday, 12th of November 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Price: R120

Award winning comedian Jaryd Pillay is back for one night only with his all new comedy serving: Pillayboy! Fresh off a Standard Bank Ovation award winning run at this year’s National Arts Festival the Pillayboy Tour continues, this time on home Ground for one night only. A Pillayer’s gotta Pillay! Get Reddy to put yourself in the right Moodley and witness an hour of punch for punch hilarity from Cape Town’s spiciest comic as he navigates tales of love, and the South African Indian identity and what it truly means to be a real Pillayboy! Time: 8pm (Come from 6:30pm for Dinner & Drinks before the show starts) Date: Thursday, 13th of November 2025 Venue: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, 7925 Price: R120

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R80 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

The Teacher DropOut Tour is heading to Cape Town! Don’t miss award-winning comedian Khanyisa Bunu live at Ground Culture, Observatory on 19 & 20 November 2025. A former teacher turned comedy star, Khanyisa has become one of South Africa’s most celebrated performers. With her razor-sharp wit, fearless storytelling, and laugh-out-loud honesty, she hilariously unpacks life as a “teacher dropout.” Khanyisa’s achievements speak for themselves: First woman to win a Comics Choice Award World Comedy Champion at the Delphic International Comedy Championships Handpicked by Trevor Noah to join his SA tour There’s A Gupta On My Stoep in 2017 Now, as part of her nationwide Teacher DropOut Tour, Khanyisa is serving up comedy that’s bold, relatable, and unforgettable. Venue: Ground Culture, Observatory Dates: 19 & 20 November 2025 Price: R150 per ticket

The Teacher DropOut Tour is heading to Cape Town! Don’t miss award-winning comedian Khanyisa Bunu live at Ground Culture, Observatory on 19 & 20 November 2025. A former teacher turned comedy star, Khanyisa has become one of South Africa’s most celebrated performers. With her razor-sharp wit, fearless storytelling, and laugh-out-loud honesty, she hilariously unpacks life as a “teacher dropout.” Khanyisa’s achievements speak for themselves: First woman to win a Comics Choice Award World Comedy Champion at the Delphic International Comedy Championships Handpicked by Trevor Noah to join his SA tour There’s A Gupta On My Stoep in 2017 Now, as part of her nationwide Teacher DropOut Tour, Khanyisa is serving up comedy that’s bold, relatable, and unforgettable. Venue: Ground Culture, Observatory Dates: 19 & 20 November 2025 Price: R150 per ticket

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R100 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

“Comedian” by Virgil Prins Following last year’s tour, which sold out at Ground Culture and went on to be voted one of the Top 5 Solo Shows in South Africa at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, Virgil Prins returns with a brand-new show: “Comedian.” After successful runs at KK&K in Oudtshoorn, Gqeberha, Sandton, and the Umtiza Arts Festival in East London, “Comedian” now makes its Cape Town stop. The show dives into the nuances, the art, and the character of stand-up comedy—and of being a comedian. Expect stand-up comedy at its finest. Ground Culture Café, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Dates: 26, 27 & 30 November Time: Show starts at 8pm, come from 6:30pm for food and drinks before the show.

“Comedian” by Virgil Prins Following last year’s tour, which sold out at Ground Culture and went on to be voted one of the Top 5 Solo Shows in South Africa at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, Virgil Prins returns with a brand-new show: “Comedian.” After successful runs at KK&K in Oudtshoorn, Gqeberha, Sandton, and the Umtiza Arts Festival in East London, “Comedian” now makes its Cape Town stop. The show dives into the nuances, the art, and the character of stand-up comedy—and of being a comedian. Expect stand-up comedy at its finest. Ground Culture Café, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Dates: 26, 27 & 30 November Time: Show starts at 8pm, come from 6:30pm for food and drinks before the show.

Join us and your hilarious host, Jaryd Pillay, for some top-notch Comedy, delicious food and amazing drinks. On the line up, we’ve got 5 – 6 talented comedians looking to make there mark in Cape Town. You are bound to have an evening filled with fun and great comedy. Date: Every Single Friday! Time: 8pm (Come from 6 30pm for Dinner & Drinks beforehand) Cost: R100 per ticket (Join our WhatsApp Group to get a 10% discount on your ticket: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LxEHOZTe4o47mYDOGx2qCo) Location: Ground Culture Cafe, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Prepare for an unforgettable comedy experience paired with fantastic Happy Hour specials on drinks from 4 pm to 7 pm. Delicious food on offer, think burgers! Bring your friends, arrive early, and warm up for the Comedy Night festivities! Tickets are priced at a steal for only R80 in advance or R100 at the door, granting you access to an evening of top-notch comedy and good vibes. Don’t miss out on the fun! Join us at Ground Culture Cafe, situated at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, for a night filled with laughter, delicious food, and great company. See you there!

“Comedian” by Virgil Prins Following last year’s tour, which sold out at Ground Culture and went on to be voted one of the Top 5 Solo Shows in South Africa at the Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards, Virgil Prins returns with a brand-new show: “Comedian.” After successful runs at KK&K in Oudtshoorn, Gqeberha, Sandton, and the Umtiza Arts Festival in East London, “Comedian” now makes its Cape Town stop. The show dives into the nuances, the art, and the character of stand-up comedy—and of being a comedian. Expect stand-up comedy at its finest. Ground Culture Café, 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory Dates: 26, 27 & 30 November Time: Show starts at 8pm, come from 6:30pm for food and drinks before the show.