Awkward Dates is a South African YouTube dating show created and hosted by Lasizwe, and produced by his production company TD Media.

[1] The first YouTube video was posted in August 2023, and as of October 2024, 76 episodes have been released.

The show has been nominated at the 2024 South African Film and Television Awards, in the Best Online Content category.

[2] Awkward Dates involves Lasizwe meeting celebrity guests at local restaurants for a date, where they engage in casual, awkward, and sometimes hilarious conversations.

Lasizwe's sister Khanyi Mbau, brother Lungile, friend Mihlali Ndamase, including musicians Kamo Mphela, Toss and politician Mmusi Maimane, were the first celebrities featured on season 1.