Palesa Manaleng29 September 2024 | 13:55

IN PICTURES: South Africa’s geeks transform into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa

Taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 26 to 29 September, the event was a vibrant meeting point of art, creativity and fandom.

IN PICTURES: South Africa’s geeks transform into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

JOHANNESBURG -  South Africa’s geeks got a chance to transform themselves into their alter egos and vibe in a judgment-free environment at Comic Con Africa.

Taking place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre (Nasrec) from 26 to 29 September, the event was a vibrant meeting point of art, creativity and fandom.

From must-see panels to epic cosplay, South Africa's ultimate pop culture and gaming festival had it all.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

Australian actor Brenton Thwaites at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

Australian actor Brenton Thwaites at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

Cabblow, Cabblow team, showcasing  Rorisang and The Gurls an original South African animated series at kidscon ComicCon Africa 2024. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

Cabblow, Cabblow team, showcasing Rorisang and The Gurls an original South African animated series at kidscon ComicCon Africa 2024. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.

South Africa’s geeks transformed themselves into their alter egos at Comic Con Africa. Picture: Palesa Manaleng/ Eyewitness News.