It’s the return of the Next Gen Squad at Comic Con Cape Town

Stand a chance to win at the ultimate gaming, cosplay and arts event

Get ready for the Next Gen Squad at Comic Con Cape Town

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The stage is about to be lit at Comic Con Cape Town from 1 - 4 May 2025.

The Next Gen Squad have returned, after the success of last year’s event, and they’re going to be your guides through Comic Con Cape Town and beyond!

Calling all cosplayers, gamers, content creators and artists! All roads lead to Cape Town in this leg of Comic Con and the excitement is mounting. Whether you’re road-tripping or flying in, there is something in it for everyone.

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There’s even more in store for you!

The Next Gen Squad are back from the Telkom VS Gaming universe. These characters are taking us on a journey between worlds, from Telkom VS Gaming, and tech and content trends, straight to Comic Con Cape Town and beyond!

Into gaming? Mobile Mo is your guy! Content creator? Vibey Val’s your gal. Is smart tech your thing? S-Tech will help you level up your smart home set-up. Let’s see what they’re all about.

Let’s give it up for the Next Gen Squad!

The Next Gen Squad have levelled up! Join them as they take you along on their tech adventures. They’ll be serving all the tea on what’s hot on your social media feeds. And they’ll also be making a live appearance at Comic Con Cape Town. Be sure to look out for them!

Get ready for lift-off. What can you expect at Comic Con Cape Town?

Let the games begin!

Whether you’re a noob, casual or hardcore gamer, you can enjoy gaming in the free-to-play zones and even watch your favourite esports players go head-to-head.

Cosplay, all day

It’s a creative, safe platform where you can express yourself as your favourite DC Comics, Marvel, high-fantasy or science-fiction characters. Watch the champs take to the ramp, and see who will eventually face off on an international stage.

Get on top of your game with tabletop gaming

Indulge in the competitive aspect of gaming with the tabletop gaming experience. Whether you are a newbie or veteran you can enjoy the free-to-play campaigns. Fans can expect Dungeons & Dragons, card games for Yu-Gi-Oh!, Star Wars Unlimited and Pokémon TCG, board game demos, tournaments and more.

Lots of fun for the little ones at KidsCon

Yes, even your “little grasshopper” will have a field day at Comic Con. There are free-to-play games, cosplay, tabletop gaming, collectibles and a shopping experience with Toys R Us. And grab a family pic with popular characters for the perfect Insta moment.

Get creative at the artists’ alley

Admire the artwork of comic legends, celebrate fan fiction, engage with artists, get inspired and even shop your favourite pieces. Share your craft, admire the work of other artists or learn new techniques.

Adventure awaits with Telkom VS Gaming

Fans can expect an unmatched gaming experience at the Telkom VS Gaming World.

For action that will get your heart pumping and senses racing, look no further than the Telkom VS Gaming section at Comic Con Cape Town!

Here’s a taste of what you can expect at Comic Con 2025

· Main stage battles

Free-to-play zones on all days for:

· Open Serve SIM racing

· Mobile gaming

· eDiski. The eDiski tournament will take centre stage and participants could stand a chance to win R175,000 in cash, if they win at Season 8 of the league.

You also get access to the retail zone and Smart Home experiences.

Competition time!

Win tickets to Comic Con Cape Town

Telkom is giving away tickets to the Comic Con Cape Town live event! Stay locked onto our socials and be sure to follow for details on how to enter and stand a chance to win.

Can’t stop, won’t stop

You could also stand a chance to win a trip for 2 to Disneyland in Tokyo!

This is your chance to win big! Stand to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip for two to Tokyo Disneyland in 2026.

All you have to do is to buy a Telkom Comic Con data bundle by dialling *123# to qualify. The more bundles you buy, the greater your chance of winning. If you’re not a Telkom customer, just get an eSIM or Telkom SIM and buy a bundle.

Other attractions that you can look forward to:

The High School Esports League (HSEL) will take centre stage with last season’s contenders back in the saddle.

Expect to see top-tier competitive gaming!

Comic Con Cape Town

‌1 - 4 May 2025
10:00 - 18:00
Cape Town International Convention Centre 2, corner of Heerengracht Street and Rua Bartholomeu Dias, Foreshore, Cape Town

The Next Gen Squad is coming back to Cape Town

Telkom and Samsung have partnered to bring you the best Comic Con deals! Stay tuned for more.

Be sure to follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram to find out about our offers and how you can enter our Tokyo Disneyland competition and stand to win!