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The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Comic Con Africa have announced the continuation of their partnership to further grow the interest between Southern Africa and Japanese companies and strengthen trade relations through pop culture and intellectual properties (IPs) licensing. This will be done through hosting the third instalment of online business matchmaking meetings that will commence during the month…
There’s something truly magical about walking through the doors of Comic Con Africa into a pumped-up crowd of all your favourite characters, from superheroes, obscure video game personalities, favourite anime characters, villains, and anti-heroes. It’s not just about the outward transformation of stepping into a favourite character. It’s about stepping into a space where creativity is not just accepted but celebrated, complimented – and even awarded. A place where fans can show up as their truest, most…
Comic Con Africa is excited to announce that celebrated actor Jessie T. Usher will be attending this year’s festival from Friday 29 August to Sunday, 31 August 2025! Usher is best known for his breakout role as the lightning-fast A-Train in Amazon Prime Video’s global hit The Boys. His powerful, high-energy performance instantly made him a fan favourite among superhero and pop…
Comic Con Africa is excited to announce that celebrated actor, activist, and New York Times bestselling author Misha Collins will be attending this year’s event from Friday, 29 August to Saturday, 30 August! Collins is best known for his role as the angel Castiel in Supernatural, the longest-running US sci-fi television show in history. He also portrayed legendary Batman character…
Telkom VS Gaming is proud to announce its epic return to Comic Con Cape Town 2025, promising fans a fully immersive digital adventure filled with cutting-edge technology, thrilling gameplay, and superhero flair. From 1 to 4 May 2025, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC2) will transform into a playground for pop culture lovers and Telkom is bringing its most engaging…
Internationally renowned voice actor Zach Aguilar is set to make a special appearance at Comic Con Cape Town from May 1-3. Best known for his roles as Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Aether in Genshin Impact, and Byleth in Fire Emblem: Three Houses/Super Smash Bros., Aguilar has become a fan-favourite in the world of anime and gaming. Starting his career at just 14 years old, Zach quickly rose to…
Comic Con Cape Town 2025 takes place at CTICC 2 from 1 to 4 May. Saturday has officially sold out, and tickets are fast becoming limited. You can buy festival tickets and tickets to personally meet the celebs, starting from R220, through Howler: www.comiccon.howler.co.za.
Comic Con Africa, the Johannesburg edition has announced that their 2025 dates have been brought forward by one month to 28 to 31 August. This change is unavoidable, due to a major international event taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre. The venue will be undertaking extensive renovations, and so the Comic Con Africa team has had no choice but…
Comic Con is recognized globally for fostering creativity and inclusivity. Cosplay is a huge part of that ethos, and Comic Con Cape Town invites fans to step into the shoes of their favourite characters with Cosplay. Whether dressing in an elaborate handmade costume or a simple store-bought outfit, fans can ramp up the excitement by getting into character. While Cosplay…
KFC is returning as the official presenting sponsor of Comic Con Africa 2024 and is set to elevate the fan experience with a feast of exclusive offerings at their renowned Kentucky Town pop-up. Fans can look forward to a weekend packed with delicious surprises, exciting photo ops, and unforgettable experiences.