Samsung and Telkom VS Gaming Power Up at Comic Con Africa 2025

Samsung South Africa, in partnership with Telkom VS Gaming, is set to bring an electrifying new dimension to Comic Con Africa 2025, taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 28 to 31 August 2025. This collaboration reinforces Samsung’s commitment to driving innovation, investing in South Africa’s thriving gaming culture, and creating meaningful connections with the cosplay and gaming community.

Comic Con Africa is a festival of self-expression and community, where fandoms and pop culture come to life. From exclusive comics and blockbuster films to world-class gaming and unforgettable food, it’s an event built for passionate fans. For Samsung, a brand that thrives on innovation and trendsetting technology, Comic Con’s tech-savvy, culture-forward audience is the perfect fit.

At this year’s Comic Con, Samsung in partnership with Telkom VS gaming will host an immersive experience zone, a vibrant destination designed for both professional gamers and everyday fans. This includes the Telkom VS gaming Master stand, a Free-To-Play zone, EDISKI Free to play zone, to name a few. These will feature various games as well as a live official tournament, where pro gamers compete head-to-head, giving fans a front-row seat to the excitement of high-level competitive play. The fun won’t be just for the pros as casual players and fans can step into the action themselves. A dedicated experience area will allow visitors to test-drive Samsung’s latest gaming devices, experience world-class visuals, and immerse themselves in gameplay like never before. There will also be Mobile Gaming zone, where Samsung’s newest smartphones, Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7, along with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, will be on display, showing off their performance as portable gaming powerhouses.

Visitors can get hands-on with Samsung’s most advanced gaming monitors, engineered for speed, clarity, and immersion:

• 27″ G40B Odyssey Gaming Monitor –The brand New Odyssey G4 Gaming monitor with Ultra-fast 240Hz refresh rate for smooth, responsive play.
• 34″ Odyssey G55T UWQHD 165Hz Gaming Monitor – A curved ultra-wide monitor for a cinematic gaming experience.

• 49″ Odyssey OLED G95SC – A showstopper with 0.03ms GTG response time and 240Hz refresh rate for uncompromising performance.

And for the first time in South Africa, Samsung will unveil the Odyssey G4 Monitor, giving fans an exclusive first look at cutting-edge global innovation before it makes its way to our shores. This reinforces Samsung’s position as the world’s top gaming monitor brand for the sixth consecutive year, according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC)^[1].

In another Comic Con first, Samsung will allow for sales at the stand, giving attendees the chance to purchase their favourite gaming monitors and mobile devices, directly from the expo floor at discounted prices^[2].

For Samsung, this partnership is about more than just screens and specs – it’s about building a culture where technology, creativity, and community collide. Comic Con Africa brings together gamers, content creators, movie lovers, and fans of all things pop culture, and Samsung is committed to serving each of these audiences with products that empower self-expression and innovation.

So whether you’re a pro gamer, a casual player, or a fan looking for your next tech upgrade, Samsung Odyssey Gaming line-up at Comic Con Africa 2025 has something for you. Get ready for live tournaments, hands-on tech experiences, and exclusive firsts that you won’t want to miss.

^[1] IDC Worldwide Gaming Tracker Q4 2024, Gaming monitor classification is based on IDC criteria: monitors with refresh rates over 144Hz (since Q2 2023) or over 100Hz (prior to Q2 2023). Rankings are based on value amount.

^[2] T&Cs apply.