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Get ready to unleash your inner gamer and embrace the thrilling world of esports at the most anticipated event of the year! Telkom VS Gaming is proud to announce its collaboration with Comic Con Africa to once again, bring you an unparalleled gaming experience at the Telkom VS Gaming next gen village from the 22 nd to 25 th September 2023.   Level-up your Comic Con adventure and prepare to embark on an epic journey as Telkom VS Gaming and Comic Con Africa unite to offer you an unforgettable assortment of gaming and pop culture. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or a casual enthusiast, this is your chance to power-up and join the ranks of fellow geeks and gamers for a legendary gathering like no other.   Be sure to be on the lookout for the Telkom Next Gen village and stand a chance of winning awesome prizes and an opportunity to meet and greet some of SA’s amazing gamers such as, Okay Wasabi, Sibu Mpanza, Julia “Bish” Robson and Pippa Tshabalala. You can also show off ...

Telkom VS Gaming, South Africa’s largest independent gaming brand and the leading platform for online gaming in Africa, is proud to announce that it will be partnering with , Energade Boost for its VS Gaming leagues as well as New Balance, JBL and Logitech G for both its VS Gaming leagues as well as Season 2 of VS Gaming Weekly, which is South Africa’s first free-to-air gaming show.   VS Gaming welcomes Energade Boost as the official VS Gaming Energy Drink Partner. VS Gaming Weekly presenters, and guests in attendance, as well as players at all major VS Gaming events will get a chance to enjoy the Energade Boost - South Africa’s first energy drink containing Lutein to support eye well-being, with immune and energy-supporting nutrients.   “We have seen a rapid growth of esports and the benefits of Energade Boost allow us to effortlessly integrate ourselves into the market. Our product range is not only convenient, it provides players with a mental and physical boost by ...

R615k prize pool up for grabs for SA’s best gamers. Every year thousands of fans gather for a colourful and action-packed weekend of superheroes, villains, and gaming action to celebrate the largest pop culture and gaming festival – Comic Con Africa. Taking place from the 22nd of September to the 25th of September 2022 fans are bound to be thrilled by a weekend filled of cosplay, artists, and gaming. Telkom has been recognised as the official gaming and connectivity partner of Comic Con Africa as they continue to drive the local esports industry forward by providing improved spectator access, increased awareness, education and a fun and rewarding environment for both pro and casual gaming enthusiasts.   Gaming Action You Won’t Want to Miss!   Telkom is the official Comic-Con connectivity partner and will see them owning the largest tournament stage and attracting some of the industry’s best players and teams. Throughout the year VS Gaming runs various online leagues ...

What every gamer should invest in if they’re serious about gaming     With the Esports industry growing at an alarming rate, more people are getting online to either game competitively or to unwind after a long day. For those looking to enter the Esports industry, there are a few must-have items to kickstart your gaming journey. Factors such as your internet speed or the response time of your monitor/ tv screen could be the difference in winning or losing a game. With this in mind, here’s a list of must-have items for any gaming fanatic.      Quality sound   The sound design of a game is equally important as the gameplay and graphical elements, especially in atmospheric games. The excitement and anticipation of any game is always amplified by sound. Many of the latest games require precise and accurate movements which rely on audio queues. Being fully immersed in a game, hearing every footstep and gunfire and reacting to each sound queue could give you a competi...

  Johannesburg, Telkom VS Gaming is proud to announce its partnership with Comic Con Africa being recognised as the official gaming and connectivity partner of Comic Con Africa, Africa’s largest pop culture and gaming festival. Taking place between 22-25 September 2022 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Comic Con Africa, fans can look forward to experiencing the latest gaming tech, Esports tournaments and gaming experiences that the continent has to offer.    Telkom VS Gaming’s commitment to driving the local Esports industry forward will see them owning the largest tournament stage and attracting some of the industry’s best players and teams. Visit the Telkom VS Gaming stage in the gaming hall to witness the Telkom VS Gaming Masters, the Telkom VS Gaming Championships , eDiski and High School eSport League (HSEL) finals or the Telkom stand to experience Telkom Smart Living, to learn more about exciting Telkom products on offer and a chance to win exciting prizes.  ...

Over the past few years, we have seen eSports grow from a hobby to a professionally recognised sport. Since the start of the global pandemic, there has been a massive increase in eSport participation. Gaming and esports is one of the fastest-growing sports globally and South Africa is no exception. According to a South African gaming platform, research shows that the number of gamers in sub-Saharan Africa has risen to 186 million people from 77 million in 2015.   With the innovation in eSports and the growth in the competitive scene, there is an opportunity for gamers to turn their hobby into a competitive career but the question is how? Robert Hart who is an Esports Specialist at Telkom VS Gaming shares some insights on the first few steps take when joining the world of esports.   Choose the Right Team   To throw your hat into the competitive gaming ring, you will need to ensure you have the right team because between practising and tournaments, you’ll be spending a lot ...

This weekend sees the pinnacle of eSports in South Africa taking place; the 2021 Telkom VS Gaming Finals are here. VS Gaming is a South African gaming brand and the leading platform for online gaming in Africa. This weekend gamers in the amateur leagues right-through to the pro’s will battle it out in the finals from 24 - 26 September 2021.  This year Telkom VS Gaming saw the evolution of the Masters series, the fourth season of the High School Esports League as well as the announcement the brand-new Rocket League VS championship. Masters Grand Finals| 24-26 September The Telkom VS Gaming Masters is South Africa’s largest Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Tournament. Since the tournament kick-off in February 2021, we have seen over 150 Semi-Professional teams competing for their share of the R230,000 prize pool. Bravado Gaming and DNMK demolished their opposition, and have now secured their chance to be the next Telkom VS Gaming Masters.  Sinister 5 and Goliath Gaming foug...

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 02 April, 2020 –  Telkom  partnered with Samsung to assist the South African government with the fight against COVID-19 to further strengthen our call to support those in the front line of the epidemic. As part of the partnership Samsung has donated 1500 handsets to be distributed in the provinces hardest hit by the spread of the virus. The trackers will be connected for free using Telkom’s FreeMe packages for the next 6 months easing the current backlog and fast tracking their ability to track and trace cases around the country. “What we face is a generation-defining moment, a challenge unlike any other. However, our belief in Africa and its people remains steadfast and strong. I know, working together, we can and we will rise to this challenge,” said CEO & President of Samsung Africa, Sung Yoon. Tracking is an important part of fighting the spread of the virus as the cases in South Africa increase the more people need to be located a...