Level up for Comic Con Africa with the Next Gen Squad

A new world awaits with Telkom VS Gaming at Comic Con Africa

Level up for Comic Con Africa with the Next Gen Squad

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The stage is about to be lit at Comic Con Africa at the Johannesburg Expo Centre from 26 to 29 September. Some characters have entered the chat and they’re going to be your guides through Comic Con Africa 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. Excited to learn more? Let’s go!

Calling all cosplayers, gamers, content creators and artists! All roads lead to Jozi for Comic Con Africa and the excitement is mounting. Whether you’re road-tripping, flying in or gravitating towards the creative hub of the year, there is something in it for everyone.

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There’s even more in store for you!

A few main characters have entered the chat 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 Africa and beyond!

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

Look out for the Next Gen Squad 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.

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. There’s something for players at all levels. Whether you are a newbie or veteran you can face off in 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 from the world of Lego and Super Mario 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. If you often hear, “I’m a huge fan of your work” this might be your time to shine. Share your craft, admire the work of other artists or learn new techniques.

Entelect Challenge - a true meeting of the minds

What do you get when students, professional developers and coding enthusiasts come together? A force to be reckoned with setting out to build an intelligent gaming bot. This year’s challenge is all about land, rivals and squashing weeds in the Sproutopia game.

Adventure awaits with Telkom VS Gaming

Fans can expect an unmatched mobile gaming experience at the Telkom VS Gaming World with Telkom Plus and OPPO. Take the opportunity to play new and popular game titles in a tech-driven environment. The competition will be heating up at the VS Gaming Tournaments stage with professional players raising the stakes with gaming challenges.

Inspired to try it out? Enjoy Telkom’s Free-to-Play areas and immerse yourself in the gaming world with popular games such as FC24.

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!

Attending Comic Con Africa? This is your chance to enter our New York Comic Con 2025 competition to win big! You and a friend could be jet-setting to the Big Apple to experience the ultimate creative celebration of a lifetime.

Visit our Facebook, X and Instagram pages to find out how you can enter.

Ts and Cs apply.