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1961–2026 South Africa
Silamour Philander (19 January 1961 – 4 March 2026), professionally known as Soli Philander, was a South African actor, comedian, director, television presenter and radio personality. He is best known for his work in South African media and theater, particularly for his advocacy and performance of "Kaapse" (Cape) culture and the Kaaps dialect.
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When you’re addressing those things directly you have no choice, you are an activist.
Get involved in your country. Democracy is a 24 hour responsibility.
Ultimately, Philander has a larger objective with Let's Fix It than to simply entertain by solving other people's problems.
The need out there is extraordinary, You need to approach people's problems with integrity. A wonderful thing to see is people's cynicism completely dissolving when they move around with us.
Let's Fix It is definitely the show I have deserved all my life.
I can tell you this much - I will never complain in my life again after what I had seen, because I have seen some simply extraordinary people.
I always say other people told me I was a comedian, I didn’t set out to be comedian, I wanted to be an actor, then other people started going ‘you’re funny.
We can all sit around and bitch and argue about our problems, but simple things like just smiling at your fellow human beings on the street can make a difference.
My friends have told me that I was born to do it and I have to tell you, we'd be crazy if we were expecting more than what we have got so far.
In those times the industry of course was very pale native, dit was baai, baai wit (it was very white) and there weren’t many people of colour.
I have had companies come along on shoots where they bring their banners along, and as soon as they see the people who need help, they just go, 'Put it away, put it away.
There have been similar shows in Australia and Britain, but I haven't seen those. We needed something that applied to the unique-ness of South Africa.
I have opinions about just about anything – racism, homophobia, violence against women and children, these things are about quality of life and individuals being able to be able to live a full and meaningful live.
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