Telkom VS Gaming Weekly Show, South Africa’s first free-to-air gaming show has officially been signed on for a second season and will premiere on 21 April 2023 at 15:00 on SABC 1. The magazine show shines a spotlight on the world of gaming and brings viewers the latest esports developments to viewers like never before.
The new season is bigger and better, with Okay Wasabi and Sibu Mpanza returning to host the popular gaming show. The duo brings viewers everything from gaming news, the latest tech, tournaments, players’ profiles, and celebrity interviews.
The show comes with a few new additions. Audiences will be exposed to the latest in gaming news and trends from That Freakin Geek as well as tips and tricks from some of South Africa’s favourite pro gamers. The show’s hosts will also challenge and conduct interviews with celebrity guests including content creator and TV host, Naledi Mallelal; seasoned broadcaster, Rob Forbes; YouTuber, Lasizwe; reality star, Londie London; musician, Manu Worldstar as well as presenter, Jonathan Boynton-Lee to name a few.
Johann von Backström, Telkom VS Gaming spokesperson said, “We are excited for the return of the VS Gaming Weekly show to our screens. The first season was a great success and we couldn’t wait to bring it back for all our viewers. The first season showed us that there is a huge market for a show like this and as Telkom, we are committed to being at the forefront of the growth of the esports industry. I would like to thank our partner, the SABC, for helping us with educating the country about gaming, giving gamers a chance to express themselves while inspiring others and continuing to give esports the perfect platform to reach the masses.”
VS Gaming is South Africa’s largest independent gaming brand and the leading platform for online gaming in Africa, they are at the forefront of the sport’s next frontier, providing regular tournaments across all major game titles and skill levels. Don’t miss VS Gaming Weekly, every Friday at 15:00 on SABC 1 with repeats every Sunday at 11:30 on SABC 2 as well as Fridays at 22:00 and Saturdays at 11:00 on SABC Sport