Based: Johannesburg

Jason Goliath is one of South Africa’s most celebrated comedians, television personalities, MCs and motivational speakers. Known for his larger-than-life personality, infectious energy and razor-sharp wit, Jason has become a favourite on both the comedy circuit and the corporate stage.

After a successful career in marketing and sales, Jason pursued his passion for stand-up comedy and quickly established himself as one of the country’s leading comedic talents. He has performed at South Africa’s premier comedy festivals and internationally at the renowned Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Montreux Comedy Festival in Switzerland.

A familiar face on television, Jason is best known for his role as Gatiep in the SAFTA-nominated sitcom Ses’ Top La, as well as hosting Larger Than Life, Celebrity Game Night, The Morning Show and The Man Cave.

An accomplished corporate MC and facilitator, Jason has hosted conferences, awards evenings and executive events for many of South Africa’s leading brands. As co-founder of Goliath and Goliath, he also champions world-class entertainment while inspiring audiences through his motivational keynote, The Happiness Economy, which explores resilience, leadership and finding purpose through humour.