Comedy as a crutch: South Africa's culture of laughter in the face of decay

In South Africa, comedy has become an escape from systemic issues like power outages and infrastructure collapse. South Africans, as 'comedyphiles', attend shows where comedians highlight government incompetence, eliciting laughter instead of prompting action. This culture of laughter, while entertaining, raises questions about passivity in the face of the country's harsh realities.