Russell Brand refused entry to South Africa

Russell Brand was forced to cancel a stand-up performance in Johannesburg on Friday as part of his 'Messiah Complex World Tour', after authorities banned him from boarding a flight.

Russell Brand refused entry to South Africa

Russell Brand was forced to cancel a stand-up performance in Johannesburg on Friday as part of his 'Messiah Complex World Tour', after authorities banned him from boarding a flight.

The 38-year-old comedian tweeted: '"Tonight's J-burg show cancelled. SA authorities REFUSE TO LET ME INTO YOUR COUNTRY. Trying to resolve it."

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