Laughing against racism

In this episode, Stacy and Sena sit down with Oarabile Mashigo, better known as mashnotpotatoes, a comedian, satirical journalist, and popular TikTok content creator. They talk about his personal journey - from his days as a student, his beginnings in comedy, and his recent milestone as the first correspondent on the Dan Corder Show on eNCA. They discuss how comedy, humour, and social media serve as powerful tools for challenging systemic racism in South Africa.
Mashnotpotatoes talks about how he uses his platform to engage in meaningful dialogue, debunking the misconception that young South Africans are apolitical. He talks about the distrust and disengagement with the system due to past failures and highlights the backlash he has faced when speaking out against racism, including the recent Renaldo Gouws controversy.
He also shares his views on the importance of comedians in driving social change and holding leaders accountable. And finally, he offers advice on how individuals, even without a large platform, can effectively call out racism.
Join us for an insightful discussion that intersects humour with serious social commentary - showcasing the importance of satire in activism and societal change.
Follow mashnotpotatoes on TikTok, Instagram, X and KZbin all under the handle @mashnotpotatoes.
*This episode is produced by Laura Rapson