[4] Regulars appearing on the show include Ugandan-born comedian David Kibuuka in the role of foreign correspondent,[5][14] and political commentator Chester Missing, who is a puppet handled by ventriloquist Conrad Koch.

[2][19] LNN predominantly provides humorous commentary by young black South African comedians on the lack of progress in the country despite the anti-apartheid struggle.

[7][10][15] The LNN team consider themselves to be politically objective;[19][20] their motto is to "speak truth to power and make fun of everyone equally".

"[22] Men's Health describes Gola as "a genuine thinker masquerading as a fool and the reluctant voice of a cynical generation".

[18][24][25] Commenting on the comparison, local comedian Riaad Moosa says about Gola's performance: "There's a young hipness to the way he does it; Jon Stewart is more of a comedic newsman.