Schalk Bezuidenhout (Kempton Park, South Africa, 1992) is one of the most compelling and distinctive voices in South African comedy. Raised in a conservative Afrikaans household, he studied drama at the University of Cape Town, graduating cum laude in 2015, before establishing himself as a standout talent in the country's comedy scene. His work draws deeply on Afrikaans culture, identity, and the complexities of growing up in post-apartheid South Africa — delivering it all with sharp wit, warmth, and a fearless honesty that resonates well beyond local audiences. He won multiple Comic Choice Awards, has his own Netflix special Only Jokes Allowed, and has also carved out a career as an actor, most notably starring in the acclaimed South African film Kanarie (2018).