President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated South African comedian Trevor Noah for his win at the Emmy Awards for the talk show, the Daily Show.

The Emmy Awards – also known as the Emmys – are an annual awards ceremony for International and American television shows.

Noah and the Daily Show crew won the Outstanding Talk Series award at the Emmys.

On social media site X, President Ramaphosa said: “Congratulations to Trevor Noah on winning a prestigious Emmy Award for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.

“Winning Outstanding Talk Series in a very competitive scene is no laughing matter.  Trevor’s part of a stellar cast of South Africans globally, whose diverse talents and skills are enjoyed and valued wherever they go.” – SAnew.gov.za