Laugh for Hope at the Soweto Comedy Festival – Stand-Up for CANSA

Johannesburg – Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter and purpose as the Soweto Comedy Festival – Stand-Up for CANSA takes to the stage on 31 March 2026 at 19:00 at the Silverstar Centre. This special comedy showcase brings together some of South Africa’s most celebrated comedians in support of the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).

Audiences can look forward to a spectacular line-up featuring comedy greats David Kau, Trevor Gumbi, Eugene Khoza, Kedibone Mulaudzi, Tall A$$ Mo, Chris Forrest and the phenomenal Tumi Morake. Together, they will deliver an evening packed with humour, heart and hope — all in aid of an important cause.

But this event is far more than just a comedy show, it is a lifeline for cancer patients.

Across South Africa, thousands of men, women and children who are facing cancer travel long distances from rural towns and small communities to major cities in order to access life-saving treatment. For many, the cost of accommodation near treatment centres is simply unaffordable. Without a safe place to stay, some patients are forced to miss appointments, interrupt their treatment, or abandon care altogether.

CANSA Care Homes – A Home Away from Home

To address this challenge, CANSA operates CANSA Care Homes across South Africa, providing cancer patients with a safe and supportive place to stay while undergoing treatment. Services offered include affordable, safe, accommodation close to oncology treatment centres, a supportive and caring environment during treatment, psychosocial support and practical assistance as well as dignity, comfort and hope during an incredibly difficult time.

Guests typically stay at a CANSA Care Home for approximately six weeks, receiving meals as well as transport to and from treatment centres during their stay. A small once off or daily fee is charged and may be claimed from medical aid (CANSA takes each patient’s financial status into consideration).

For many families, these homes make the critical difference between continuing treatment and giving up.

Makoma Raolane, Sustainability Manager at CANSA, explains the impact of the event, “Your ticket equals access to care. With every ticket you purchase, you help one person access accommodation at a CANSA Care Home while receiving cancer treatment. Your support helps cover a night’s stay in a safe and supportive environment, access to essential care and emotional support and relief for families already under financial strain. You are not just attending a comedy show — you are helping someone continue their fight against cancer.”

Turning Laughter into Hope

Every laugh shared on the night contributes to something bigger. Together, you can help ensure that distance and affordability are never barriers to cancer treatment.

Tickets are available through Quicket.

For more information, contact Makoma Raolane on 082 567 2801 or via email.

(For more information, please contact Lucy Balona, Head: Marketing and Communication at CANSA at email lbalona@cansa.org.za. Call 011 616 7662 or mobile 082 459 5230.)

Published: 19 March 2026
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