Vafa Naraghi unpacks: Becoming South African, comedy, engineering, UCT, Madlanga Commission artwork
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Vafa Naraghi unpacks: Becoming South African, comedy, engineering, UCT, Madlanga Commission

Aug 2, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

Vafa Naraghi joins Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh for a wide-ranging conversation on identity, comedy, race, politics and what it truly means to be South African. From his hit show Becoming South African to his journey from engineering into comedy, Vafa explains why great comedy is far more than entertainment—it is a powerful tool for challenging assumptions, creating empathy and bringing people together. T…