Gaming. Music. Energy. Vibe. It’s all happening on the rooftop in Fourways with 5FM kicking into overdrive to Ampli5 the vibe as the official media partner of rAge 2025 – South Africa’s biggest celebration of gaming, tech, and geek culture.
From 5 to 7 December 2025, the all-new Fourways Mall rooftop will be transformed into a next-level playground of esports, cosplay, tech innovation, and 24/7 LAN action, and 5FM will be there to turn up the volume and pump up the action to a whole new level!
Listeners can look forward to awesome ticket giveaways in the lead-up to the event, and two sizzling hot live broadcasts straight from rAge: 5 Lunch with Lula Odiba will broadcast live on Friday, 5 December, followed by The Top 40 on 5 with Harrison Mkhize broadcasting live on Saturday, 6 December. Expect the station’s signature energy, banging tunes and exclusive interviews with gaming creators, streamers, and fans on the ground.
The NAG BYOC LAN (4-7 December) brings round-the-clock gaming powered by lightning-fast connectivity, while the rAge Expo floor will be buzzing with esports tournaments, hands-on game demos, cosplay, tech showcases, and an unbeatable celebration of South Africa’s gaming culture.
What can visitors expect at rAge 2025? All the fan-favourite technology showcases, gaming thrills, and iconic geek culture experiences that make rAge unforgettable – from high-stakes esports and epic cosplay to interactive demos. Plus, exciting new features are coming to the expo floor, with surprises to be revealed in the run-up to the big event! Hints of fresh zones and surprise content are already stirring anticipation among the rAge fanbase. In true rAge fashion, these new features will elevate the fun and innovation, ensuring that even long-time rAge visitors will find something novel to rave about.
“rAge and 5FM are both about energy, creativity, and community, so it’s a perfect fit,” says Masi Mdingane, Business Manager for 5FM and Good Hope FM. “Gaming is where music, innovation, and youth culture collide. Partnering with rAge gives us the chance to celebrate that fiery spirit, connect with the gaming generation, and move the youth of South Africa – on air, online and in person.”
“We’re beyond excited to take rAge to new heights, literally!” says Michael James, Project Director of rAge Expo. “rAge has always been about breaking the mould and doing things differently. Being among the first to use this incredible rooftop space is a perfect example of that. We couldn’t ask for a cooler venue, it’s easy to get to, and brings a fresh vibe that our community is going to love. It’s like we’re levelling up the entire experience. We can’t wait to bring our visitors an unforgettable weekend this December.”
With its new Fourways Mall rooftop venue boasting over 50,000m² of covered space, world-class amenities, and next-level entertainment, rAge 2025 promises to be bigger, bolder, and more connected than ever.
When 5FM and rAge team up, the message is clear: Play hard. Play loud. Level up.
For more info on tickets and to find out how you can win your way to attend the hottest gaming expo of this summer, stay tuned to 5FM, download the 5FM app for iOS and Android, visit http://www.5fm.co.za, and hit us up across all socials. You can also get a showcase of all our best content on SABC PLUS.
