Panellists become punchlines in Zille roast showdown

HELEN TURNS THE TABLES

- DEBASHINE THANGEVELO

I CAN'T resist watching high-profile names getting roasted. It’s a therapeutic laugh at the end of a long day.

Of course, there are drawbacks and not every roast fires on all cylinders. And The Showmax Roast of Helen Zille is a perfect case in point.

The political figure, who is also referred to as GodZille and GogoZille, is no stranger to public scrutiny. Being in the hot seat is commonplace for her.

At 74, all I can say is, ‘Wow!’ Her youthful appearance belies her age. If fighting the good fight means ageing backwards, I’m here for it.

As far as candidates go, she was a solid choice. However, I am not cosigning the list of roastees. Talk about an oddball line-up of Loyiso Gola, Bongani Bingwa, Rian van Heerden, Zwai Bala, JJ Tabane, Mel Viljoen, Coconut Kelz, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh, Londie London, and Patricia de Lille.

What the actual ... never mind!