COMEDIANS APOLOGISE TO SNCAC

MBABANE - Comedians have been warned against making fun of the country, and its government leaders and those who attend their shows.

The Swaziland National Council of Arts and Culture (SNCAC) summoned all comedians, following utterances made by comedian Dr. Shakes during his one man show held two weeks ago.

The comedians are said to have apologised to SNCAC and promised to no longer make controversial jokes that tarnish the country’s image or that of an individual.

SNCAC CEO Stanley Dlamini said the  purpose of the meeting held last week was strictly to advise the comedians to mind the content of their jokes as some of them were not in good taste.

“The comedians apologised to the council, further asking the council to issue an apology to the nation on their behalf. They further mentioned that they were not aware that at times their jokes turned to provoke the very  fans that supported them,” said Dlamini. Dlamini confirmed the meeting with the comedians, adding that they had fruitful talks on the day.

He said as a council they   noted that some of their jokes were annoying fans and were touching on very important people in society.  So as a council whose interest is to have art promote the country not tarnish or damage it , they decided to call them as they  wanted clarity on some of the jokes.

Dlamini said they were happy with the outcome, saying they reached  a common ground with the comedians.

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