Vafa Naraghi: Becoming South African - Mbombela

Live in Mbombela at The Capital Hotel, Vafa Naraghi’s Becoming South African traces his journey from growing up as a Persian boy in Mahikeng to becoming a multilingual performer who has lived and worked across South Africa. Through sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling, Vafa unpacks the absurdities, contradictions, and quiet beauty of a democracy still finding itself. The show explores themes of identity, culture, belonging and national pride—inviting audiences to laugh, reflect, and reimagine what it truly means to be South African.

Doors open: 19:00
Show starts: 20:00

Parking available opposite the hotel at the Illanga Mall