People Need Comedy (PNC) is not your average podcast — we don’t just talk, we perform.
Hosted by Mpho Popps, Tsitsi Chiumya, Farieda Metsileng, Shanray Van Wyk, and Thabiso Mhlongo, this is organised chaos powered by real comedians with real timing and zero fear.
Expect wild sketches, unpredictable moments, and the kind of chemistry you can’t script.
This isn’t polite panel talk it’s loud, fast, clever and unapologetically funny.
Because honestly… people need comedy.
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🧀Gang -We got substitutes this week – yes, two of the wildest Join Farieda as they take on the social drama, Here's what went down in the world, served with the usual humour, hot takes, and zero filter.In this episode we break down:🔴 Cyril’s pending impeachment – are we watching history or political theatre?👗 The Met Gala –🗣️ Arguing in public -🎷 Husband exposing wife for cheating with jazz artistsAll of this with the humour you expect from People Need Comedy – because even if it’s the country’s falling apart or relationships, we still need to laugh.🔔 Subscribe for unfiltered SA comedy, trending takes, and the stories behind the headlines.#PeopleNeedComedy #CyrilImpeachment #MetGala #SABSNetwork #BonganiDube#PNC #ComedyPodcast
30 Apr 2026
PNC S3E13: Metro FM Awards | Zee Nxumalo | Savanna CCA | SIU
Halls Winter CompetitionStand a chance to win your share of R1 million in prizes and cosy giveaways! How to enter:1. Buy any two packs of Halls2. Click the link below to enter via WhatsApp3. Type “Halls” and follow the promptsEnter now on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/2762391444Ts&Cs apply: https://bit.ly/4dHQkXDPeople Need Comedy – because, the life is wild enough already.Fresh from Gold Reef’s 40th anniversary celebration the crew switches it up for this episode, welcome to the upside 🙃Drama at the Metro Fm awards – we talk upcoming Savanna Comics Choice Awards, The SIU MetroJoin us as we cast a global side-eye on politics, corruption, and pure absurdities of life as The CheeseGang No agenda. No mercy. Just jokes.🔔 Subscribe if you need to laugh at the chaos.
27 Apr 2026
PNC S3E12: Micheal Jackson Premiere | Julius Sentenced | Helen Zille | Fake CEO qualifications
Halls Winter CompetitionStand a chance to win your share of R1 million in prizes and cosy giveaways! How to enter:1. Buy any two packs of Halls2. Click the link below to enter via WhatsApp3. Type “Halls” and follow the promptsEnter now on WhatsApp: https://wa.me/2762391444Ts&Cs apply: https://bit.ly/4dHQkXDPeople Need Comedy – because the news is wild enough already.From Julius Malema’s sentencing and fake license busts, to a father suing his son for being gay, and fired CEOs lying about their degrees – we turn the world’s headlines into, satire, and punchlines.a global side-eye on politics, corruption, and pure absurdity.No agenda. No mercy. Just jokes.🔔 Subscribe if you need to laugh at the chaos.
19 Apr 2026
PNC S3E11: Coachella | Shimza | Justin Bieber | Mai Mai | Canal+ |Dstv Delicious Fest
In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest topics from DStv Fest and beyond. From Coachella’s Shein marketing controversy to shocking chemicals found in Shein clothes is fast fashion literally poisoning us? Plus, Pottije legs, “Kwamai mai gone” and more.We also dive into:· Weight gain in relationships love chub or red flag?·👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments especially on the hair trade and Shein’s chemicals.#Shein #Coachella #DStvFest #ShamelessPugs #Giocyc
8 Apr 2026
PNC S3E10: Easter Weekend | Petrol Price Hikes | Mama Joy | Artemis II
Welcome back to PNC Season 3, Episode 10.This week we’re breaking down Easter weekend, fuel price conspiracies, prison rules chaos.Rand Easter Show historyVerwoerd shot in the face at the Rand Show (1960, live on TV).⛽ Fuel prices – govt “helping” or pretending?Did some garages fake fuel shortages?🌕 USA went to the moon on April Fools’ Day – same clouds, same Africa, no blast-off feed.We break down the the launch.🏊♀️ Hellen swimming in a pothole – mayoral candidate energy.⚽ Mama Joy & her FIFA World Cup saga🎧 Listen / Watch PNC everywhere🔔 Like, comment & subscribe
28 Mar 2026
PNC S3E8 : Doja Cat & Her Father | The Legacy of Generations | Deadly Schools Trend | Law Suits
CheeseGang,CheeseBabies and CheeseNation the gang returns with another unfiltered episode full of laughter and drama.This week we discuss Lawsuits all over the plce, Doja Cat and her Father, kids and their disruptive habits that they teach each other,and whether at the end of the day it is a lion#PeopleNeedComedy #PNCPodcast #LionKing #Mzansi #Children #Podcast #Comedy #Trending #SABSNetwork #Chuffing Das#satire Meet The Team🧑🏽 Host : Mpho "Popps" Modikoane 🧑🏽 Host : @tsitsichiumya 👨🏽🏫 Co Host: Farieda 'Pharoahfi' Metsileng🧑🏽 Ghost: @thabisocomedian 🧑🏽 Fact Checker: @shanrayvanwyk 📸 Captured By: Kaago Mokale & Thabang "Shots" Moabelo🔊 Sound: Shane Kgotatso✂️🎞️ Post Production: Kaago Mokale & Thabang "Shots" Moabelo📱💬 Social Media: @6lingg
Welcome back to another episode of People Need Cmedy! 🤣🎙️🧀Gang the squad is back in the hot seat to break down the biggest stories buzzing in Mzansi. From international accolades to military intervention and award show reactions, we are covering it all with our signature comedic twist.In this episode, we dive into:☕ Black Coffee’s Jubilee: We’re breaking down the global superstar’s milestone celebration. Was it the event of the year? We discuss the event along with the performances, and the aftermath of this star-studded affair.🏆 SAFTAs Chatter: The South African Film and Television Awards finally bring the vibe!🇿🇦 From the red carpet to the streets we react to the recent deployment of the South African National Defence Force. We break down the news, the public’s reaction, and the serious issues facing the country.🎭 we discuss Rachel Kolisi and her decision to keep the surname Grab a snack, hit that subscribe button, and join the conversation in the comments! #peopleneedcomedy #PNC #Season3 #Episode7 #BlackCoffee #Jubilee #SAFTAS #SANDF #RachelKolisi #SouthAfricanPodcast #sabsnetwork #ComedyPodcast
11 Mar 2026
PNC S3E6: Maxhosa in Paris | Showmax Cancelled | Temu Meat | New Show Alert
In this episode, we unpack the biggest stories making waves right now. First up, Maxhosa took over Paris Fashion Week with a performance that has everyone talking was it a cultural win or a miss? We also break down the news that Showmax is officially shutting down due to unsustainable losses,Plus, we look at Temu now selling premium frozen steak cuts and give you the heads up on a new show you need to watch.Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you don't miss out on the jokes. It’s free.#PeopleNeedComedy #PNCPodcast #Crime #Mzansi #SAPolitics #Podcast #Comedy #Trending #SABSNetwork #SONA #satire Meet The Team🧑🏽 Host : Mpho "Popps" Modikoane 🧑🏽 Host : @tsitsichiumya 👨🏽🏫 Co Host: Farieda 'Pharoahfi' Metsileng🧑🏽 Ghost: @thabisocomedian 🧑🏽 Fact Checker: @shanrayvanwyk 📸 Captured By: Kago🔊 Sound: Shane Kgotatso and Angu Audio Solutions✂️🎞️ Post Production: Kago 📱💬 Social Media: @6lingg
5 Mar 2026
PNC S3E5 : WorldWar III | Jim Carrey | Extorting Tik Tok Schools | Sibling Allowance
‼️🧀CheesGang‼️This week‘s episode is a young reshuffle if you will.Join our faves this week as Moshe Ndiki fills in for Mpho Popps Flanked by Fareida Metsileng and the sensational Sally Ling 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you don't miss out on the jokes. It’s free.#PeopleNeedComedy #PNCPodcast #Crime #Mzansi #SAPolitics #Podcast #Comedy #Trending #SABSNetwork #SONA #Satire
‼️Welcome back cheesGang🧀👶‼️To only podcast brave (or crazy) enough to tackle South African current affairs with jokes.🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you don't miss out on the jokes. It’s free.#PeopleNeedComedy #PNCPodcast #Crime #Mzansi #SAPolitics #Podcast #Comedy #Trending #SABSNetwork #SONA #Satire
19 Feb 2026
PNC S3E3 : e-Hailing Killer Couple | SONA | Water Outages | Depopulation
‼️Welcome back cheesbabies🧀👶‼️To only podcast brave (or crazy) enough to tackle South African current affairs with jokes.In this week’s episode, your favorite hosts are back in the hot seat to break down the chaos we call Mzansi. From the Glamour of the SONA to the darkest parts our beautiful land and a little fun in th sun, we serving up hot takes with a side of satire.🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and hit the bell so you don't miss out on the jokes. It’s free.#PeopleNeedComedy #PNCPodcast #Crime #Mzansi #SAPolitics #Podcast #Comedy #Trending #SABSNetwork #SONA #Satire
12 Feb 2026
PNC S3E2 : J & Coco’s Love Story | Lovers Rock | Family Life | Love | Cultural Differences
THEY’VE NEVER DONE THIS BEFORE! 🚨It’s finally happening. This week, the we are getting romantic (and chaotic). Mpho, Tsitsi, and Farieda sit down with the beautiful but private power couple, J and Coco, for their FIRST EVER joint interview as a couple.We get the real love story. Not the Instagram version. Who is actually the boss at home? And how do they balance family lifePlus, we are getting all the details on Lovers Rock—the can’t-miss event happening on February 14. Is it a date night? A vibe? A mess? We need answers.Brace yourselves for beautiful silences, wholesome confessions, and the questions we’ve dying to ask.👀 Catch Lovers Rock📍 [Johannesburg]📅 February 14🎟 [Howler]#PNC #PeopleNeedComedy #LoversRock #JAndCoco #LoveStory #ValentinesDay #SABSNetwork #MphoPopps #Tsitsi #Farieda #FirstInterview
12 Feb 2026
PNC S3E1 : Dineo Ranaka| Nandi Madida | Career experience
Meet The Team🧑🏽 Host : Mpho "Popps" Modikoane 🧑🏽 Host : @tsitsichiumya 👨🏽🏫 Co Host: Farieda 'Pharoahfi' Metsileng🧑🏽 Ghost: @thabisocomedian 🧑🏽 Fact Checker: @shanrayvanwyk 📸 Captured By: Kago🔊 Sound: Shane Kgotatso and Angu Audio Solutions✂️🎞️ Post Production: Kago 📱💬 Social Media: @6lingg
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