Kak Funny: Where laughter and love walk the same dusty road

Kak Funny
By Braam Pretorius

Meet Leon Loots, an ordinary oke with duct-taped sneakers, a second-hand denim, and a dream bigger than the Karoo sky. Once a bank teller, now a wannabe comedian, Leon takes his jokes on the road, playing to packed halls, empty chairs, and everything in between.

Along the way he meets Savannah, a barefoot songbird with a guitar full of stickers and a voice that can hush a rowdy bar in seconds. Together they stumble through dorpies like Pofadder, Loxton, and Vanderbijlpark, chasing laughter, love, and the next plate of mutton stew.

Kak Funny is a heartfelt, laugh-out-loud road trip through the small towns and big hearts of South Africa. It’s about friendship, chance encounters, and the courage to keep telling your story, even when the mic crackles, the lights flicker, and the punchline doesn’t always land on its feet.

If you love books that mix comedy, romance, and a touch of Karoo dust, then pull up a chair, because this one’s for you.