SiGMA Africa 2025 - your essential guide

Katy Micallef
Written by Katy Micallef

SiGMA Africa is back for 2025 – and once again were heading to Cape Town. To help you navigate the event with ease, heres a handy guide to make sure you dont miss a thing.

Plan your trip for SiGMA Africa

Visiting South Africa for the first time? The Plan Your Trip page on the SiGMA website is designed to help make your stay a breeze. From recommendations to travel tips, weve got your covered.

The expo and conference takes place at the GrandWest Sun Exhibit – located conveniently within the excellent GrandWest Casino and Entertainment World – also the location for our gala awards and dinner events. Visit our agenda for more information – and dont forget to RSVP to your invitation to ensure a seat at the table.

Most nationalities dont currently need a VISA to visit South Africa, however please check the list to see the most up-to-date requirements for your country. For a list of exempted countries and more detailed information, please click .

Experience the best of South Africa:

The Women in Gaming Mini Wine Festival, an exclusive occasion honouring the women shaping iGaming kicks things off on the 10th. Held at the infamous Stellenbosch Vineyards, delegates can enjoy fine wine and connect with industry leaders in an intimate setting. Pick-up point is at GrandWest Complex. Spaces are limited – register today.

Alternatively, head out for a once in a lifetime kayak dolphin experience and boat cruise to seal island. Follow the online agenda for more information.

Get ahead of the game

Pre-registration will be available to delegates at the Jackson Hall – GrandWest Complex from 14.00 to 20.00. Have your ticket handy, a digital version is enough and dont forget to have a form of identification with you. Join the networking drinks and break the ice with fellow delegates from 16.00pm onwards.

Stay connected

  • The currency in Cape Town is the South African rand, which is shortened to ZAR or simply R.
  • Power sockets: South Africa uses a unique type of plug and socket known as the Type M, which has three large round pins in a triangular pattern. If you plan to travel from Europe to South Africa,?you will need a plug adapter to use your European devices.
  • The major mobile network operators in South Africa, such as Vodacom, MTN, and Cell C.

In case of emergencies call:

Country code is +27

  • Emergencies from Mobile: 112
  • Emergencies from Landline: 107
  • South African Police: 10111
  • Medical & Fire: 021 535 1100
  • Table Mountain NP Emergencies: 021 480 7700
  • Sea and Mountain Rescue: 021 948 9900
  • National Sea Rescue Institute: 087 094 9774
  • Ambulance: 10177

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