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Matie van Graan never set out to make people laugh … but from reunion stages to social media screens, her unfiltered storytelling and unforgettable characters are doing exactly that.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are funny people. And then there\u2019s Matie van Graan. The kind of funny that sneaks up on you mid-sentence, leaves you laughing slightly too loudly in public, and wondering whether she meant to say that \u2026 or whether that\u2019s just how her brain works.<\/p>\n

Comedian, MC, Binnelanders actress, content creator and storyteller, Matie has built a following thanks to her sharp observations, fearless honesty and beautifully unscripted delivery. But here\u2019s the twist \u2014 she never actually set out to become funny.<\/p>\n

The laughter that caught her by surprise<\/strong>
\nMatie\u2019s first real brush with stand-up happened in 2022 at her 40th high school reunion at Kempton Park Ho\u00ebrskool, hardly the traditional launchpad for a comedy career.
\n\u201cI was fairly quiet and under the radar at school.\u201d<\/p>\n

The surprise didn\u2019t stop there. As she started creating video content, she noticed directors and crew members physically hiding behind cameras and equipment to stifle their laughter.
\n\u201cI still couldn\u2019t understand it. I always say I try to educate and teach people since everything I say is basically true \u2014 they just laugh it off.\u201d<\/p>\n

To this day, she insists there hasn\u2019t been a single defining moment where she thought, yes, I am hilarious. It simply \u2026 happened.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I did my first stand-up, most of my school comrades laughed themselves into tears but were at the same time very surprised. Just like me\u2019\u2019 she admits.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Fast wit (but don\u2019t expect her to run)<\/strong>
\nAlthough she\u2019s known for her quick comebacks, Matie is quick to clarify that her speed is strictly verbal. \u201cI definitely wouldn\u2019t regard myself as quick on my feet since my unique physique simply doesn\u2019t allow it. If you ever see me running or being abnormally quick on my feet, you must know there is something terribly wrong and you better start running too!\u201d<\/p>\n

Her comedic magic thrives in unpredictability. She prefers arriving at sets, meetings and interviews without a script, leaning fully into improvisation.<\/p>\n

\u201cLike Oprah said, I love to also see the surprise on my face.\u201d Instead, she relies on instinct. And occasionally her delightfully bizarre present connection. One standout example includes gifting a man a small pink Lip Ice.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt creates the impression that he has been eating very expensive lamb,\u201d she explains matter-of-factly. \u201cIt immediately uplifts his financial perception while hydrating his kissing machine, since you never know when you are going to need it.\u201d<\/p>\n

When serious moments become comedy anyway<\/strong>
\nMatie admits her humour doesn\u2019t switch off easily, especially as she gets older.
\n\u201cI only realise it when I notice my hubby making big eyes at me or when people try to hide their discomfort.\u201d<\/p>\n

She once attended an AGM of their complex and the residents were arguing about the younger ones being too noisy. \u201cI also love high volume and fast music on a Friday afternoon and was trying to explain that life is for the living and that some people are just terminally unhappy in life. I accidentally said that one person\u2019s prostitute is another person\u2019s community worker instead of one person\u2019s terrorist is another person\u2019s freedom fighter. The terminally unhappies obviously didn\u2019t find it funny while the living lot were agreeing with loud laughter.\u201d<\/p>\n

The platteland tannie who changed everything<\/strong>
\nOne of Matie\u2019s most beloved characters – her platteland tannie – came into existence almost by accident when her daughter suggested she audition for a clothing advert looking for an \u201cold tannie\u201d. Soon after signing with a talent agency, a brand-new career was born at 53.
\nHer social media persona, @matiestad, followed after her move from the platteland to Centurion. While her content has evolved, the character still reflects who she is at her core.
\nIn her stand-up show, Ek Prati Khaki \u2013 Ek Dra Dit, Matie blends real-life experiences with comedy, often dipping into deeper, more meaningful moments.<\/p>\n

\u201cI cannot give you what I don\u2019t have,\u201d she says. \u201cNobody can argue with your testimony, but everybody has an opinion on the letters of words.\u201d<\/p>\n

Comedy with a message (and questionable advice)<\/strong>
\nMatie\u2019s shows often include quirky lucky draws featuring symbolic comedic gifts \u2014 like giving someone a small torch and telling them it signals that it\u2019s their time to shine.
\nAnd if her iconic tannie could offer readers life advice? It would be exactly what you\u2019d expect \u2026 part wisdom, part chaos. \u201cDo not speak negatively about yourself, even if it is a joke. Your body doesn\u2019t know the difference. Words are energies and cast spells, that is why it is called spelling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her relationship advice is slightly more unconventional: \u201cIf your wife doesn\u2019t behave, play your wedding video in reverse until you give her back to her father. It is an instant behaviour rectifier.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finding humour in life, even on the tough days<\/strong>
\nFor Matie, comedy is less about jokes and more about connection. She believes humour can diffuse conflict and help people see life differently.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe minute you lose your temper, you have lost the plot. Look for the lighter, funnier side of things to resolve conflict and win people over.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her personal rule for difficult days is refreshingly simple: \u201cJust do it. One foot in front of the other. When you help somebody else by making them smile, it lightens your own mood.\u201d<\/p>\n

When the spotlight fades<\/strong>
\nWhen she\u2019s off duty, Matie swaps punchlines for gardening \u2014 having planted more than 1 000 plants in her complex \u2014 or indulges in what she calls brain-numbing reality television.
\nIf she wasn\u2019t in entertainment at all, she suspects she\u2019d be reorganising people\u2019s homes on reality TV.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have done it on five occasions already and love to take places from awful chaos to clean happiness.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, her goal remains beautifully uncomplicated. \u201cIf I can lift people\u2019s spirits and make them forget about their daily traumas for an hour or two, it\u2019s been a successful performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

And in true Matie style, she manages to do exactly that \u2014 while reminding us that sometimes, life is simply too short not to laugh at.<\/p>\n

Matie\u2019s Pretoria playbook: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Fancy dinner or serious business chat?<\/strong> Matie books a table at Bossa, Tashas or Doppio Zero \u2014 preferably somewhere with good lighting and even better wine.
\nCasual catch-up with the homies?<\/strong> Spur wins because it\u2019s quick and relaxed.
\nCoffee loyalty status:<\/strong> \u201cAlways, anytime, anywhere \u2026 Seattle,\u201d she says, with the confidence of someone who orders before reaching the counter.
\nHidden Pretoria gem?<\/strong> Fort Schanskop. Breathtaking views, rich history and a rare spot where you can sit quietly without checking over your shoulder.
\nFoodie surprise worth discovering:<\/strong> Delizioso at Doringkloof Mall, where homemade food meets prices that seem like a steal scam.
\nLong-day survival meal?<\/strong> A German hotdog on a Coney bun with Buttro and All Gold tomato sauce, paired with a Seattle Grande Caf\u00e9 Latte single shot. Shoes and bra off!
\nUltimate relaxation escape?<\/strong> A full spa day at Ingaadi with her cousins, lovingly called The Oertels, where laughter, naps and accidental snoring are all part of the treatment package.
\nPerfect date night?<\/strong> Dinner at Stephanie\u2019s Restaurant, a show at Atterbury Theatre, followed by a sneaky sleepover at City Lodge across the road.
\nSaturday morning danger zone?<\/strong> Leroy Merlin Centurion, described by Matie as \u201csinful desires being legalised\u201d … cash preferred to avoid financial regret.
\nSports weekends?<\/strong> It\u2019s a stay-in-home run where they can braai, shout and swear at the ref and scream at the players as if they can hear them. \u201cFar too embarrassing for public places …\u201d
\nFavourite outdoor or nature escape?<\/strong> Faerie Glen Nature Reserve, where the dogs walk proudly and the humans follow politely. They\u2019ve got two furry children, Heilie a German Shepherd and Popo, a Yorkie. \u201cIt is also very relaxing and entertaining to drive eight times around the Fountains Circle since we don\u2019t have an outdoor Ferris wheel in Tshwane to take us around and around and around. You also experience a great feeling of direction once you exit the circle!\u201d<\/p>\n

Details: matievangraan@gmail.com<\/a> or follow @matiestad on Facebook<\/a> and Insta<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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