Nina Hastie

SA comedian Nina Hastie has love for tattoos

South African comedian, presenter and MC Nina Hastie is without a doubt one of South Africa’s top female comic and Pretoria’s finest comics.

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The 34-year-old smart comedienne has been in the entertainment industry for quite some time now. As stated by on her official website www.ninahastie.co.za, in 1996 the multi-talented comedian made history by being the youngest radio host in the country alongside Matt Suttner. The then thirteen year olds produced and presented Ping Pong on the Radio Ripple.

Nina is also best know for starring on comedy shows such as The Bantu Hour & The Late Nite News and presenting for Trending SA, the late night show on SABC 3 that tackles some of the trending topics in the country.

She has performed at major theatres around the country such as The State Theatre, Wits Theatre and Joburg Theatre.

Besides being a top female comic in the country, Nina Hastie has got some mad love for tattoos. You will be obsessed with her unique and inspirational tattoos.

We’ve decided to compile a list of Nina Hastie’s awesome tattoos below:

She posted the below tattoo “In Marie Claire’s Naked Campaign“#DearBody

Nina Hastie Marie Claire

Nina with a head tattoo and a snakeskin jumpsuit in 2011.

Nina Hastie head tattoo

Thigh tattoos

Nina Hastie tattos photo

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Khanyi Mbau and other SA celebrities str*p down

Khanyo Mbau Marie Claire Naked Issue

South African actress, television host and artist Khanyi Mbau broke the internet after she recently posted a n*de photo of herself on social media.

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The n*de photo is from the Marie Claire Naked Issue’s #DearBody campaign, which features Khanyi Mbau and other local artists including Zodwa Wabantu, Thickleeyonce, Nina Hastie, Lalla Hirayama and Tumi Morake.

According to Marie Claire, the campaign aims to promote body positivity. In the New Naked, they celebrate women as the authors of their own stories. They also celebrate the right of women to make their own decisions about their bodies, which has not always been the case.

“Nakedness is about finding power in vulnerability, transparency and truth,” – Marie Claire stated on their official website. 

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Nina Hastie tackles the land debate and has the whole country talking

Nina Hastie

Multi-talented comedic personality, Nina Hastie, tackled the highly topical land conversation this week in her W24 #TuesdayTruths column which is now the most read story on the home page of News 24 this week.

Broaching the topic from the perspective of a white woman being advantaged and privileged, Nina Hastie’s column, published on the eve of Human Rights Day, has had everyone from CEOs to students of all races join in on the somewhat controversial and sensitive conversation about land expropriation.

This column is a must read. If you haven’t read it yet read here:

“I’ve been so afraid of talking about this subject, particularly on an online platform, because we live in an age where if you say something uninformed and politically incorrect – you stand the chance of not only costing yourself your professional credibility, but you can take an entire company down with you,” – Nina said. 

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Nina Hastie’s life story continues to touch and motivate many

Nina Hastie with Pearl Modiadie on Zaziwa

Multi-talented comedic personality, Nina Hastie, had the country in tears and glued to her every word last night when millions of viewers tuned in to her interview with Pearl Modiadie which aired on Zaziwa.

If you missed the Zaziwa episode last night, the conversation continues this afternoon at 2pm on Metro FM on The Great Escape with Amon Mokoena and Pearl Modiadie. Make sure to tune in and find out how Nina Hastie turned her life around to become a strong woman in the entertainment industry and in her personal life.

“I speak to women, and I want them to know that they are allowed to live. No matter what happened in their past. Look how making one decision changed my whole life,” shares Nina Hastie.

Known to make people laugh, many are unware of the life challenges that Nina Hastie has overcome to become the loved media personality she is today. Her motivational story keeps resonating with millions of people across the country which includes hilarious moments and a spirit of bouncing back.

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Nina Hastie LIVE at The Goliath Comedy Club on 21 February 2018

Nina Hastie LIVE at The Goliath Comedy Club

Multi-talented actor, writer, radio, television and comedic personality, Nina Hastie, is set to perform her first solo comedy special next Wednesday, 21 February 2018 at The Goliath Comedy Club in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg.

Don’t miss out on what is expected to be a sold-out event. Doors open at 19:30 and the show starts at 20:00. Tickets are R150 and can be purchased online here: http://goliathandgoliath.com/site/

Having performed at most of South Africa’s top comedy events and been a part of some of the best comedy line-ups; Nina Hastie’s milestone of performing solo for the first time is highly anticipated.

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Nina Hastie resigns from Touch HD

Nina Hastie resigns from Touch HD

With immediate effect, multi-talented comedian, actor, writer, radio, television and comedic personality, Nina Hastie, has announced her resignation from online radio station, Touch HD. Nina Hastie joined the radio station … Read Full Story