Kagiso Lediga is a jack of all trades: comedian, writer, creative director (for Phat Joe Live, SABC3) and all-round artistic aspirant. He was born in Pretoria in 1978. In 1995 he left his hometown to study English and Drama at the University of Cape Town. It was whilst studying that he had his first taste of stand-up comedy, performing during Orientation Week in 1995. This quickly lead to gigs with the Cape Comedy Club, and, crucially, as a “new face” at the Smirnoff International Comedy Festival in 1998. In 2006 he was voted audience favourite at the Smirnoff Festival held in September

100 comments for Kagiso
 
16-May-2008 15:02:03 PM
Jana (johanna)vd Merwe Says:

Hi Kagiso

It feels great to be teaming up with you. I'm looking forward to it, can't even sleep, I'm so excited.

I agree, lungs, breathing and all that parts are needed, but heart is what will make the difference.

See you in a week.

Your partner in Fun and games
God bless
Jana


 
9-May-2008 10:43:52 AM
Palesa Zantsi Says:

you my friend are a nut case and that is why people love you so much!!! keep it up lots of love.


 
7-May-2008 18:02:24 PM
Jeffrey Says:

Holla my Autie.
I wish you luck my Broer man. I gues if we both win then I will be able to spend some time wiht you, Ee I"ve been dreaming of meeting a celeb like you but now I think I am as lucky as ever.


 
6-May-2008 15:44:21 PM
Mpho Says:

Ayoba KG!!

The treasure is ours!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Re ka mokana ka kaofela!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TROPIKARIZED AND SMOOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
30-Apr-2008 23:13:13 PM
Mr Naidoo Says:

howzit KG, chk man, i;m prob da only person here who hasnt flown b4, so put in a lekker word 4 me. I'll split da cash...stru's bob. No li.

P.S. plz xcuse my sms typscript.

You indian bra 4rm another ma.


 
30-Apr-2008 17:00:39 PM
Ngwana Says:

See you at OR Tambo Airport...we will be flying back 1st Class...and not on Nationwide..hehehehe


 
30-Apr-2008 17:00:36 PM
Ngwana Says:

See you at OR Tambo Airport...we will be flying back 1st Class...and not on Nationwide..hehehehe


 
30-Apr-2008 16:59:04 PM
Ngwana Says:

See at OR Tambo Airport...we will be flying back 1st Class...and not on Nationwide..hehehehe


 
30-Apr-2008 16:58:59 PM
Ngwana Says:

See at OR Tambo Airport...we will be flying back 1st Class...and not on Nationwide..hehehehe


 
30-Apr-2008 16:58:56 PM
Ngwana Says:

See at OR Tambo Airport...we will be flying back 1st Class...and not on Nationwide..hehehehe


 
30-Apr-2008 15:21:28 PM
Mpho Says:

8a-hola!!! KG

They must not think we forgot. The treasure is ours. TROPIKARIZED AND SMOOTH!!!!!!!!!!! Baie Dankie!!! MALUME!!!! AYOBA!!!!!


 
30-Apr-2008 12:47:57 PM
California Says:

U AR TOO DAMN GUUUUUD


 
30-Apr-2008 12:23:11 PM
thomoromo Says:

i do believe that u and me can make better team,and for the record never been in plane cosa am from Ga mashashane


 
30-Apr-2008 12:16:50 PM
thomoromo abby Says:

i do you that u and me can make better team ,and enjoy holiday in island?


 
30-Apr-2008 07:56:24 AM
Vusi Gamede Says:

Your funnyness can teach useless man a thing or 2 about abuse to defenceless children and women, bcoz they depend on us 4 protection and security. Come on take them kop 2 kop. How about the team organising a beauty contest at Noord Taxi Rank.Dinka Kagiso as one the contestants !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
29-Apr-2008 15:18:21 PM
Ngwana Says:

Kagiso, who is better between you and Chris Rock and why?


 
29-Apr-2008 15:18:16 PM
Ngwana Says:

Kagiso, who is better between you and Chris Rock and why?


 
29-Apr-2008 14:37:23 PM
gomolemo Says:

I wish to be with you ka DA OORkant your tradition uotfit look sooooooo guuuuuuuud


 
29-Apr-2008 14:31:31 PM
gomolemo Says:

U So funny even if you not making jokes your face is so funny


 
29-Apr-2008 10:45:06 AM
mahula Says:

lets just say when your good your just good


 
24-Apr-2008 11:05:50 AM
Mpho Says:

Abuti Kagiso!!

The most ediotic thing I did in my life, is almost forgetting what I've always wanted to ask you. If one is not financially stable and doesn't have scholarship or busary luck, but really needs to know all the elements of TV production. What is that I need to do because I tried sneeking in this industry in every way and all angles. The thing is, I don't care about the money at the moment, what's important for me now is the experience. Please give me a tip.


 
24-Apr-2008 09:58:13 AM
Mpho Says:

Dumela Mkgolo!!!!!!!

A na le tjogile? Ke na le bo thata. I think I'm addicted to this site. What do I do ga go le bwana? Do I stop drinking tropika or do I still keep my cool smooth!!!! TROPIKARIZED AND SMOOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
23-Apr-2008 15:34:11 PM
Mpho Says:

Ayoba!!! KG don't forget, the treasure is ours. TROPIKARIZED AND SMOOTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
22-Apr-2008 19:45:52 PM
Ngwana Says:

LAW OF ATTRACTION: Ngwana & Kagiso are going to win the R1 Million prize in the Tropika-Island of Treasure competition!


 
22-Apr-2008 19:45:47 PM
Ngwana Says:

LAW OF ATTRACTION: Ngwana & Kagiso are going to win the R1 Million prize in the Tropika-Island of Treasure competition!


 
22-Apr-2008 16:07:26 PM
Ngwana Says:

Hi Kagiso.
If you could not tell a lie...who do you think is the best comedienne between you and David Kau?


 
22-Apr-2008 14:58:14 PM
Mpho Says:

Ayeye!!!! Ba sa zozwa!!!! Siya ban'gena, the treasure is ours. Tropikarized and smooth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
22-Apr-2008 14:36:12 PM
reuben Says:

kagi my friend what is it that you use to make people laugh with your jokes that just come out of your mouth or you plan before you talk them out? you are a rock star my man, wishto be with you ko mauritius daa mpinjam.


 
21-Apr-2008 16:08:21 PM
Ofentse Diale Says:

Kagiso is the man & me(Ofentse) teaming up with him we gonna take that 1m home.....eish Kg you really know your story lets go & 'pure monate' mauritius..........see you in May


 
20-Apr-2008 12:54:34 PM
Mbali Says:

Hi Kagiso, I want 2 know if u actually can take anything seriously, do people find it hard to take u seriously as well, i know i would hav quite a difficult time, but u rock anyway!!!


 
20-Apr-2008 12:54:05 PM
Mbali Says:

Hi Kagiso, I want 2 know if u actually can take anything seriously, do people find it hard to take u seriously as well, i know i would hav quite a difficult time, but u rock anyway!!!


 
20-Apr-2008 12:48:37 PM
Mbali Says:

Hi Kagiso, I also want to know if u cud be serious sometimes, like hold a serious conversation for example, about R. Mugabe or Load shedding, or does everything come out funny automatically?


 
20-Apr-2008 12:47:39 PM
Mbali Says:

Hi Kagiso, I also want to know if u cud be serious sometimes, like hold a serious conversation for example, about R. Mugabe or Load shedding, or does everything come out funny automatically?


 
18-Apr-2008 12:26:43 PM
fikile dlamini Says:

Kagiso i personaly think your work is uniquely different from other people . AYOBA


 
17-Apr-2008 15:11:07 PM
Mpho Says:

I just saw Mmakagiso Lediga, she interrogated me about you being up to something, but don't worry I didn't tell her anything because I'm SMOOOOTH!!!!! enough. Remember the flow is TROPIKARISED AND SMOOTH. SMOOOOTH!!!!!!!!!! people gettaway wit anyting. I got your back.


 
17-Apr-2008 12:07:07 PM
Nokulunga Mvimbi Says:

what happened to mmalome Jojo. The two of you can make a h**l of a wonderful commedy duo.


 
17-Apr-2008 11:56:10 AM
Suzan Says:

You said it brother, the heart knows where the home is.


 
17-Apr-2008 11:01:13 AM
Ncebi Says:

Hey KG,Love your personality.How did you feel when you did your first show were you not nervous about whether are they going to laugh at your jokes?All the best in your future endevours.


 
17-Apr-2008 10:06:33 AM
Mpho Says:

Remember the flow TROPIKARISED + SMOOTH = MINANAWE. SIYABAN"GENA!!!! DONE!!!!


 
17-Apr-2008 09:57:45 AM
Mpho Says:

You know mos....!! KG, re kaofela my guy.Your secret is safe with me. Know one knows except all this Tropikarized unSmooth celebs and groupies, eish! sorry! I mean fans. We're the only ones with the flow man!! TROPIKARIZED & SMOOTH. Take me with, I promise your mum will never find out, NEVER!!!!!!!! 8a-hola!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
16-Apr-2008 12:45:35 PM
Calfornia Says:

U AR SO DAMN GUUUUUUUUUUUD!


 
15-Apr-2008 23:06:19 PM
Bonolo Says:

No don't worry KG i won't tell your mum as long as you take me with you..'Take me on a journey'..Let's hit the road and come with more 'TROPIKA'..for your mum I promise she will love u more..gud luk


 
14-Apr-2008 13:42:52 PM
Ronny Mogale Says:

Holla Kagiso i wish i can be on your team just ro Swima !!!! se dlale ngo mkgaba.


 
14-Apr-2008 11:03:15 AM
Ngwana Says:

What is the funniest/weirdest thing about being a father?


 
14-Apr-2008 11:03:06 AM
Ngwana Says:

What is the funniest/weirdest thing about being a father?


 
13-Apr-2008 15:03:37 PM
vukosi Says:

how does one become noticed in the television industry?


 
11-Apr-2008 14:45:50 PM
Lebogang Says:

I would love to be on your team, You are such a fuuny dude, but where can I find you comedy stuff.


 
10-Apr-2008 12:35:36 PM
Calfornia Says:

What tym do you nornally wake-up in the morning and what is the first thing you do when you wake up?


 
9-Apr-2008 16:01:39 PM
lawrence dube Says:

HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!! YOU FUNNY GUY YOU.


 
8-Apr-2008 14:12:13 PM
Baleseng Says:

The world needs more people like u - relaxed without any worry


 
8-Apr-2008 12:19:03 PM
Tumisang Says:

Kagiso is very good at what he does. His our very own Mr. Funnybones. We dig his shows. I try to watch him perform when ever I get the opportunity. He rocks...


 
8-Apr-2008 11:19:01 AM
molly Says:

gape rabakena


 
8-Apr-2008 11:10:00 AM
molly johnson Says:

we going joe noma kanjani.


 
8-Apr-2008 11:08:38 AM
molly johnson Says:

kagi i love your sense of humour.keep up the good work.


 
7-Apr-2008 09:41:51 AM
Bontle Says:

I think Kagiso is going to win because he is so energetic and has a true sense of humour i really like your jokes Kagiso and the fact that you share a name with my son hahahahha


 
4-Apr-2008 17:26:38 PM
SELAELO Says:

RA GO RATA KAGISO FRM PHAT JOE TO PURE MONATE SHOWS WE R ALWAYS BEHIND YOU.


 
3-Apr-2008 18:46:40 PM
Zuki Says:

Hello Kagiso, I used to attend CityVarsity Newtown and you used to teach there, well at least John kept up the seriousness of the class, but that is not the point. My question is how do you make it in the industry if you a situation where you cannot study. For instance you are an orphan and you have to work for your bread and butter, you cannot go to school because that would mean you sacrifice your food and rent, not to say you have not been offered scholarships but they don't cover rent (even at a commune) or food or transport costs. Then how does a person manage that situation? Please let me know


 
3-Apr-2008 13:34:35 PM
Silondiwe Says:

Hi,I must say u are the best comedian I have ever known.I really loved the jokes u made on the 29 April 2008,@ the stars of mzansi awards u rock man....


 
2-Apr-2008 13:46:19 PM
Palesa Says:

i think that you are a very sweet person even thou you like making jokes about othe people!!!


 
1-Apr-2008 15:39:51 PM
fikile dlamini Says:

Kagiso if you were not a comedian what would you be ?


 
1-Apr-2008 14:57:39 PM
Basetsana Says:

hm!! nice orange outfit!!!


 
31-Mar-2008 15:12:53 PM
tebogo Says:

when are we having another series pure monate show?


 
31-Mar-2008 11:50:23 AM
lesego Says:

u know how to bring a person spirit up when she is down, keep doing what u are doing cause u the best in this industry and u are a role model for many kids out there they look up to you my brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 
31-Mar-2008 11:01:12 AM
Mosadiwatshipi Malefo Says:

Fun is kagiso`s middle name and fun is what i wanna have with TROPIKA.Tropika,Kagiso and Me.


 
30-Mar-2008 23:35:41 PM
Sifiso Says:

wola daar, do you think stand up comedy is much bigger in cape town than in jozi and will SABC or E-TV come up with an Idea of filming you guys in action and broacasting it on regular basis to create interest such that people would go out and watch you live... Moja


 
29-Mar-2008 02:31:23 AM
calvin Says:

hi Kg, man i must admit.you have the skill.just wonder where you get this jokes.anyway continue with that talent.why did'nt i notice all that when we where still @ high school(hill....) you know!!


 
28-Mar-2008 16:14:25 PM
SIBUSISO Says:

Hey man, keep up the great work. love your comedy. eish i missed this past "Blacks only". but hey i still love you comedy man.
will we ever see Pure Monate Show again (new series)?
Where do you draw your insparation?
Thanks again for making SA to laugh, its good for our spirit!


 
28-Mar-2008 16:08:40 PM
samuel Says:

do you write scripts or do you improvise


 
28-Mar-2008 14:25:23 PM
sefoka Says:

You are a superstar . Keep up the good work. I wish you all the best. You rock.


 
28-Mar-2008 11:42:53 AM
tebogo Says:

dude when r u going 2 the initiation school lyk ur fellow coleague did(loyiso), surely i would like 2 go with u and shoot our own comedy tittled "FUN IN DE BUSH".
u rock bro


 
28-Mar-2008 11:42:20 AM
lerato Says:

do u ever get serious? is what we see on tv the real Kagiso


 
28-Mar-2008 10:05:27 AM
Nhlanhla Nkosi Says:

Bro you are the funniest dude I know, kick their ass!! Eish!!! sorry bro can't chat Load sheding


 
28-Mar-2008 09:44:03 AM
Angie Says:

i wonder what u think about when u watch yourself at the mirrow!!!How do look u look on your ID photo?


 
27-Mar-2008 14:37:45 PM
Eliza Kumeleni Says:

how does he manage to crack all these jokes?i just want him to share the skill with me


 
26-Mar-2008 16:42:35 PM
motheo Says:

he is a coolest Brother, i love his height ...


 
26-Mar-2008 13:40:58 PM
Itumeleng Says:

My brother evey since I have been talking to you trough the e mail curtersy of Tropika Treasure competition I have being reading the book called "Heart of Redness" by Zakes Mda so I am ready for the treasure and I wonder what book is in your nightstand?


 
25-Mar-2008 13:45:48 PM
karabo Says:

He is the best thing ever happened to this competion,im positively sure he is going to win.YEP


 
25-Mar-2008 09:22:19 AM
Itumeleng Maimane Says:

Hey Kagiso hope you had a lovely easter holidays coming to think of it you should be hourned with a laugh doctrate(Dr Laugh) cause laughter is the best remedy.After we win this treasure you should crack a joke to our Health Minister to consider your LAUGH LIVE CAMPAIGN.


 
24-Mar-2008 16:02:11 PM
katlego Says:

morena dumela

kagiso wow ntsha ka sengwe le sengwe you are hte funniest guy i`ve ever saw and would like to meet, anywho before i lie to you, ke ba tla go itse gore metlae ta gago where do you get them.

o seka wa ba tshegisa thata (get it )


 
20-Mar-2008 09:54:54 AM
James Bezuidenhout Says:

Bro You can rest assured that this bro (myself) will not tell anybody where the rest of the Tropika replenishment is. If i do tell, then obviously i would not have any Tropika to consume and share with a sure joker and writer like yourself!


 
20-Mar-2008 09:50:23 AM
Itumeleng Maimane Says:

I keep on asking my self what do use to open your refridgerator, Your leg or Arm even N1 is short also what happens when you meet some one at 16h30 and ask you to throw a joke for him? Do you continue or you tell him that is knock of time? By the way today ke Friday wa Dondersdag o se wa tsoga o tlatswa ka moso, Thanks and enjoy your Easter holiday.


 
19-Mar-2008 16:33:59 PM
mpho Says:

considering that life poses serious challenges to most people; what gives you the courage to wake up in the morning and still be able to crack a joke and laugh?


 
19-Mar-2008 11:24:22 AM
Itumeleng Maimane Says:

Thanks to Tropika I just wanted to say we have won already by just being born,so playing this competition is just fomarlity and if we were animals you would be Thutlwa (Giraffi) and I would be Mmutlwa (Rabbit),Yuo pick up the fruits easy from the tree and give it to me so I can run quickly and distribute to our lovely freinds, By the way which flavour would you be?


 
19-Mar-2008 10:50:06 AM
Modupe Letsie Says:

Go magogo Go


 
19-Mar-2008 09:36:23 AM
mpumelelo Says:

You know man .said with you leading the team we are going to win this thing. so (we) means you, and I and the team so choose me


 
18-Mar-2008 15:31:28 PM
Itumeleng Maimane Says:

Hi kagiso I have a strong believe that if we can spend seven days in this adventure we can come up with a better solution to load shedding in Mzansi.


 
17-Mar-2008 15:54:30 PM
Elethu Says:

Can you be my mama?


 
14-Mar-2008 14:20:00 PM
Moorane Says:

hi hi hi .... cannot write well as i'm laughing already...hi hi hi...eish Kagiso, by just looking at u...ke hwa ka disego.(i just laugh)

Sure Bra!


 
13-Mar-2008 15:45:23 PM
Kagiso Says:

Bitso ,before u even say a joke i just laugh!
Cant imagine u being serious....U good bro!


 
12-Mar-2008 16:21:53 PM
Palesa Ncholo Says:

Everytime i listen to Kagiso my day is fulfilled even if i was angry, stressed he will make you laugh and forget about your problems. Ever since i litsen to him life is worth a living.

Thank you Kagiso keep up the good work you are doing.
From your number 1 fan.


 
12-Mar-2008 12:19:11 PM
Maurice Thamaga Says:

Kagiso my bra, o ya mpolaya!


 
12-Mar-2008 10:05:40 AM
Audrey Says:

how do you come up such funny jokes,do you sit and think or they just come out of nowhere?


 
11-Mar-2008 13:41:25 PM
Thabo Says:

I love your work! Keep on being funny!


 
11-Mar-2008 12:59:03 PM
morgan Says:

Dude where in pretoria were you born?


 
7-Mar-2008 16:06:56 PM
kgololosego Says:

i like to meet him


 
7-Mar-2008 14:55:26 PM
Jimmy Says:

Kagi I'm still waiting for your acknowledgement of my email which I sent through to your blog yesterday.


 
6-Mar-2008 18:24:15 PM
Jimmy Says:

Mfowethu, how long does it take you to prepare your hair without the assistance of your wife or children.On stage do you greet your audience first or do you wait for them to greet you? How much does your laughter cost?

Thanx!


 
6-Mar-2008 16:15:16 PM
Senate Says:

Have u ever been to a job interview dressed up in a formal suit? If yes did you get the job?


 
6-Mar-2008 14:37:22 PM
JOSEPH Says:

What is the funiest thing that you ever did in the shower?


 
6-Mar-2008 11:39:16 AM
Boitumelo Says:

so do people u know ever take u serious given the jokester u are.