South Africans witnessed the return of the fourth season of VS Gaming Weekly on SABC 1 and SABC+ on 1 November 2024. The show that brings you all the latest gaming news and local eSports scene is well and truly back. To celebrate the return of the Season 4, Fortress has partnered with the team to give our readers a chance to win an amazing New Balance online voucher.
The Show – VS Gaming Weekly
VS Gaming has been a contributing factor in the South African gaming scene for many years. Telkom has invested in supporting local eSports and players from across the country while also hosting tournaments and challenges throughout the year.
The company’s renewed efforts through the latest season of VS Gaming Weekly re-establishes its mission to:
“break down barriers in gaming and offer a platform that gives viewers an all-access pass to the vibrant world of esports by showcasing player journeys, gaming culture, the latest in gaming news and trends, and the ever-growing esports ecosystem”.
The fourth season sees the return of hosts George “Okay Wasabi” Mnguni and Sibu Mpanza. Its panel has been extended to include gamers Julia Robson, Daniel Jenneker, and Canton Parker. The team has kicked off the season’s proceedings with relevant topics like Pay-to-Play and whether it brings success, as well as featuring eDiski special guests.
The remaining episodes this season are set to take viewers on an exciting journey while offering handy tips and tricks for pro gamers to help them dominate their next tournament.

The Prize – A New Balance Voucher
The prize is a New Balance Voucher worth R3,000.
The voucher is valid for online purchases and can only be redeemed at newbalance.co.za.
How To Win the New Balance Voucher with VS Gaming
To stand a chance to win a the R3,000 New Balance voucher, simply visit our recent “VS Gaming Weekly Blasts Back!” post, and comment your favourite aspect about the returning VS Gaming Weekly Season 4.
The competition will close on Sunday, 8 December 2024. A winner will be randomly selected and contacted via email after 9 December to confirm the details.
The giveaway is restricted to readers who reside in South Africa only. Terms and conditions/Site disclaimer rules apply. One entry per person. The winners will be contacted via email. The prize excludes travel, is non-transferable, and cannot be redeemed in cash.
LINE UP OF MORTAL KOMBAT
Finally they are adding Mortal Kombat to the line up. Its about time.
The tournaments, celebrity guests and cool and fresh content!
I’m super amped about all of the celebrity guests!
Favourite aspect is the The High School Esports League (HSEL) showcase because is provides a wonderful opportunity to promote young talent in our country.
Super excited to see the celebrity guests, gaming tips and the tournaments!
To get some tips for the games.
Gamin tournaments to see the top teams.
Just to see Julia Robson. She has been in the gaming world many years with all the expos.
Celebrity quests off course.
Tournaments, celebrity guests and cool and fresh content!
The tournaments! Who doesn’t love an all-out battle for the best?!
GOOD TO HAVE EXCITING NEWGUYS
The racing rig challenge
The gaming tournaments are my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE!!!!
The Racing Rig Challenge
Its cool that the High School Esports League (HSEL) is back in S4, providing a great opportunity for young gamers to compete at the top among their peers.
The High School Esports League (HSEL) is back in S4, providing a great opportunity for young gamers to compete at the top among their peers
The Racing Rig Challenge!
Looking forward to the celebrity guests! Can’t wait to see an insider scoop into their skills and learn more about them and their gaming culture! What a great way to show another side of them.
I love the eDiski special guests
Looking forward to the celebrity guests! I think that will be so much fun to watch! Can’t wait to see their skills!
I’m excited to see the new talent and how they showcase their gaming experience and insights during the event.
The High School Esports League (HSEL) is back in S4, providing a great opportunity for young gamers to compete at the top among their peers. It aims to promote a sense of community and sportsmanship.
I ❤️ this acknowledgement that these platforms are beneficial and nurturing a competitive streak is the youth is great
The celebrity guests will be fun to watch
Next level gaming tournament vavoom to keep me amped and on top of my game and tips to trump my opponents. Did I say NEXT LEVEL 🥰
Excited to see some new celebrities, woohoo, well done there.
It’s nice that viewers have an all-access pass to the world of esports by showcasing player journeys, gaming culture, the latest in gaming news and trends, and the esports ecosystem.
I am excited about the many fantastic leagues that are to spawn from each of the games listed. This includes the Racing Rig Challenge, which is set to deliver adrenaline-filled racing competitions for gamers across various games and virtual tracks.
Awesome that viewers have an all-access pass to the vibrant world of esports by showcasing player journeys, gaming culture, the latest in gaming news and trends, and the ever-growing esports ecosystem.
I’m super amped for all of the celebrity guests!
Glad to see one of the new talents that i follow on Facebook Julia Robson, her gaming journey has been amazing thus far.
Excited to see the special guest appearances and hear their thoughs around gaming in South Africa and possibly what games they are playing currently.
As for the Gaming Line-UP for S4 COD and LoL will be my two top favorites to watch out for. and i will most def be looking out for the Racing Rig Challenge.. lets goooooooooooooo!!!
I’m excited for the new season, I’m looking forward to the gaming tips and surprise guests. Also the different games to play, from 1st person shooters, racing and fighting games.
eDiski special guests
Looking forward to the special guest appearances and the games being looked at, especially COD!
Definitely the new set and the updated info on Gaming
“The High School Esports League (HSEL) is back in S4, providing a great opportunity for young gamers to compete at the top among their peers. It aims to promote a sense of community and sportsmanship.”
I love that Mortal Kombat is part of the games list!
I’m super amped about all of the celebrity guests!
In the fourth season, the team welcomes back George “Okay Wasabi” Mnguni and Sibu Mpanza. The panel of gamers has been expanded with new talents, including Julia Robson, Daniel Jenneker, and Canton Parker. Each brings their own unique gaming experience and insights to the show.
Exciting to get to see some new talents especially having there own unique experiences with gaming and not to forget the best part is welcoming back George Wasabi and Sibu Mpanza