This is by far the funniest things I have seen in a long time. The guy, "Wikus Van de Merwe", was the main character in Peter Jackson's District 9. What is amazing is that he is actually an English South African and sounds nothing like this in reality. He captures his Afrikaans character so well--the likable but self-satisfied Afrikaans bureaucrat. I think he should have been nominated for an Oscar for his role in District 9, but it may be something that only those familiar with the subtleties of "this type" of South African would appreciate.
Anyway, this sketch was an introduction for the South African Music Awards. He tries to find Charlize Theron to present the award with him. My family knew an interesting story behind her discovery. Here it is:
She started out as a model and was trying to cash a check in in a bank in Hollywood. When the teller wouldn't cash her check she made a huge scene and threw such a fit that the Hollywood producer standing next to her in line took notice of her theatrical skills (and probably her long, stunning gams as well.). "Wikus Van de Merwe" tries to go to that same bank in this sketch.
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