ENTERTAINMENT
5 MINUTES WITH COMEDIAN
Alfred Adriaan
BY VENECIA VALENTINE
NO ONE CAPTURES SOUTH AFRICAN HUMOUR QUITE LIKE ALFRED ADRIAAN – SHARP, RELATABLE, AND FULL OF FESTIVE CHEER. AS THE YEAR WINDS DOWN AND THE COUNTRY SWAPS BOARDROOMS FOR BRAAIS, WE CAUGHT UP WITH ALFRED FOR A ROUND OF QUICK-FIRE QUESTIONS ABOUT CHRISTMAS, CHAOS, AND COMEDY.
WHAT’ S YOUR ALL-TIME FAVOURITE CHRISTMAS TRADITION?
We wait until midnight on
Christmas Eve to enjoy snacks and open presents with my entire family: parents, siblings, and children.
WHO’ S THE FUNNIEST PERSON AT YOUR FAMILY CHRISTMAS GATHERINGS( BESIDES YOU)?
All my family members are hilarious; there’ s always a lot of laughs. In fact, I’ m not even the funniest. Thank goodness they’ re afraid of crowds.
FAVOURITE FESTIVE MOVIE OR TV SPECIAL TO REWATCH EVERY YEAR?
The classics for a boy growing up in the 90s: The
Die Hard series and Home Alone 1 & 2.
IF YOU COULD GIVE SOUTH AFRICA ONE GIFT THIS FESTIVE SEASON, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Peace and harmony.
HAVE YOU EVER RE-GIFTED A CHRISTMAS PRESENT, AND WHAT WAS IT?
I have never re-gifted. I take my time choosing presents; I really want people to feel seen when they receive something from me. The gift needs to suit that person. I would never re-gift anything.
ARE YOU MORE“ PARTY‘ TIL MIDNIGHT” OR“ ASLEEP BY 9:30 WITH LEFTOVERS AND NETFLIX” ON NEW YEAR’ S EVE?
I am definitely a person who enjoys movies and great food at home. Natalie prepares an amazing platter, and we watch concerts and countdown warm-up shows. I get up early on New Year’ s Day with my children.
DO YOU STILL GET THAT CHILDLIKE EXCITEMENT WHEN PUTTING UP THE CHRISTMAS
TREE?
Oh, absolutely, and now it’ s even more exciting because I have kids and my folks come over. Christmas is a big deal at our house and has always been.
WHAT’ S YOUR GO-TO CHRISTMAS MEAL OR TREAT THAT INSTANTLY SAYS“ IT’ S HOLIDAY TIME”?
Lots of food. The one constant is a watermelon; there is plenty of watermelon, and on the day we eat heavy meats, even the salad is substantial. IB
28 INBOUND SA / DECEMBER 2025