Roast of Helen Zille: Politician promises glimpses to her other sides

JOHANNESBURG - Saturday marks the second day of Helen Zille's roast, and the politician said that people will be introduced to a different side to her that is not tainted by her political opponents. 

In Africa’s largest comedy celebrations at the Sandton Convention Centre, several prominent figures from the entertainment industry gathered to witness politics clashing with comedy on Friday.

At Friday's opening show, Zille came dressed in a glittery dress, and shared with Eyewitness News that this is something she had always wanted to do. 

She also expressed that this roast would be an opportunity for people to get a glimpse of the side of her that they are not aware of. 

“Well, I've got lots of sides to me. And the only side that anybody ever sees of me is the side that my opponents like to present of me. That's not me. I've got a whole lot of facets. I'm a mom. I love humour. I love music. I love playing with my grandchildren the most. I like sparring, as everybody knows. There's lots of sides to me. One of the different sides. My nasty side," said Zille.