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Level Up Joburg: rAge Expo 2025 Hits the Fourways Mall Rooftop

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December 3, 2025

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The rooftop takeover arrives

This December, Johannesburg’s gaming community gets a major upgrade. rAge Expo 2025 is landing on the newly built rooftop at Fourways Mall. It is not just a change of scenery. It is a fresh chapter for an event that has defined South Africa’s gaming and geek culture for more than two decades.

From Friday, 5 December, to Sunday, 7 December, from 09:00 to 18:00 each day, gamers, tech lovers, cosplayers, and families alike will flood to Sandton for what organisers promise is the biggest and boldest rAge yet.

A playground for gamers, creators, and culture fans

Step inside rAge 2025, and you will find yourself in a world packed with everything from bleeding-edge VR setups and smart home tech to retro arcades and indie game demos. Console, PC, or mobile. Whatever you prefer, rAge has you covered.

For those who love to build, create, or code, there is a special focus on games and projects built by South African developers. It is a showcase of homegrown talent that continues to grow year after year.

Artists and makers also get their moment. Dozens of stalls offer handmade merch, comics, prints, cosplay accessories, and more. It is a haven for collectors and fandom lovers.

From esports showdowns to cosplay runways

Hardcore gamers can dive headfirst into the BYOC LAN. It runs 24 hours a day across the weekend with full connectivity and power, making it the ultimate playground for squads and solo competitors ready to prove their skill.

But rAge is not only for competitive players. Fans of cosplay, anime, and geek culture will find a vibrant scene filled with showcases, community meetups, and a buzzing atmosphere where everyone belongs.

If browsing is more your thing, the expo marketplace is packed with festive season specials on games, tech gear, and pop culture goodies.

Why this year feels special

Putting rAge on the rooftop of Fourways Mall is symbolic. Johannesburg has always been a city of reinvention, and this move represents both growth and a new era. Geek culture is no longer a niche. It is a celebration that deserves space at the heart of city life.

There is also a strong spotlight on local creators, designers, and developers. rAge 2025 embraces the talent already thriving in South Africa and gives it the platform it deserves.

Jump in; here is what you need to know

Tickets and passes are on sale online. Day passes start at around R220, with weekend and family-friendly options also available. Children under six get in free, making rAge a true family outing.

Parking is straightforward with undercover parking at the mall and a convenient drop-off zone near major entrances. It is designed to keep things smooth even when the crowds arrive.

rAge Expo 2025 is where Joburg’s hustle meets joystick, where creativity sits beside code, and where the city’s geek community gets to shine in full technicolour. Whether you are there for the LAN, the cosplay, the gadgets, or simply to soak up the buzz, Fourways Mall’s rooftop belongs to gamers this December.