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Johannesburg, 17 September 2026 - The continent\u2019s biggest pop-culture and gaming festival, Comic Con Africa, is back in Johannesburg this September, bringing four full days of pure fandom energy to the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from 24 to 27 September, 09:00 to 18:00 daily. More than 70,000 fans will assemble to celebrate everything from comics and cosplay to gaming, anime, tech, collectibles, film, series and the world\u2019s most iconic characters and creators.<\/p>\n
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And this year, you can unlock the power of 5FM right in the heart of the Con.<\/p>\n
Fresh off the hype of an EPIC Comic Con Cape Town in April, driven by sister station Good Hope FM, 5FM now levels up the Joburg edition with live broadcasts, massive energy and a full weekend of youth-culture vibe.<\/p>\n
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You can showcase your Cosplay at the 5FM AMPLI5'ed Zone at Comic Con Africa, where 5FM will be broadcasting live, bringing you all the action straight from the show floor with red-hot shows:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Top 40 on 5 with Harrison Mkhize \u2013 Saturday, 10:00 to 14:00<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Smash Afrika Weekends \u2013 Saturday, 14:00 to 18:00<\/p>\n
\u00b7 The Sunday Social Club on 5 with Harrison Mkhize \u2013 Sunday, 10:00 to 14:00<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Smash Afrika Weekends \u2013 Sunday, 14:00 to 18:00<\/p>\n
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Expect chats with some of your favourite 5FM presenters, celeb interviews, fan moments and the most banging tunes in the multiverse. Plus, the 5FM stand will feature awesome activations for Comic Con goers to launch themselves into, along with cool merch.<\/p>\n
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Comic Con Africa is absolutely packed with experiences this year:<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Cosplay Battles & Championships Daily competitions, pro-level costumes and the chance to see SA\u2019s best cosplayers go head-to-head for glory.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Artist Alley Over 200 local and international artists showcasing comics, prints, sketches, merch and live sketch battles.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Gaming & Esports Free-to-play zones, massive tournaments, tech specials and high-stakes finals.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Anime & Otaku Town First-to-country merch, Japanese food, screenings and fandom culture from One Piece to Naruto to Demon Slayer.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Shopping & Collectibles Rare finds, exclusive merch, figurines, Funko Pops, manga, apparel and show-only specials.<\/p>\n
\u00b7 Outdoor Festival Vibes Food trucks, K-Pop performances, scooter tracks, lawn games and immersive brand activations.<\/p>\n
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And of course, the big-ticket international stars:<\/p>\n
Christopher Judge (God of War, Stargate SG-1) Richard T Jones (The Rookie) Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Spencer Grammer (Rick & Morty) Alison Sealy-Smith (X-Men\u2019s Storm) Steven John Ward, Alexander Maniatis, Jazzara Jasslyn, Nahum Hughes, Martial T Batchamen (Netflix\u2019s One Piece)<\/p>\n
Also appearing at Comic Con Africa is Yugoro, an internationally acclaimed cosplayer from Estonia, known for her high-craftsmanship builds, bold character interpretations and visually striking costume work.<\/p>\n
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Masi Mdingane, Business Manager for 5FM and Good Hope FM, says, \u201cComic Con Africa is one of the biggest global pop-culture events to hit South African shores, and gaming, cosplay and fandom culture are deeply rooted in youth identity here at home. Wherever Mzansi\u2019s youth find something cool, you can bet 5FM will be there, bringing the action, the interviews, the hype and the hottest music. We\u2019re proud to power Comic Con Africa across the airwaves and bring fans an experience that turns fantasy into crystal clear reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
To make sure you\u2019re always in on the hottest international gigs to take Mzansi by storm, download 5FM App and stay locked to 5FM on-air, online at 5fm.co.za and across all our socials.<\/p>\n","video_embed":"","article_images":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5fm.co.za\/5fm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/7575","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5fm.co.za\/5fm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5fm.co.za\/5fm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/newsroom"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.5fm.co.za\/5fm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/7575\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7577,"href":"https:\/\/www.5fm.co.za\/5fm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newsroom\/7575\/revisions\/7577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.5fm.co.za\/5fm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7575"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}