The Gulag

02/12/2025

🎮 ANNOUNCEMENT TO OUR GAMERS 🎮
The Gulag will be closed from 5 – 7 December 2025 while we gear up for rAge Expo 2025! 🔥
We’re taking the battlefield to the expo floor and we can’t wait to see all our fellow gamers there!

If you’re attending rAge — come find us, hang out and game with us.
Let’s make rAge 2025 one for the books! 👾⚔️

See you there! ⚡

04/11/2025

We’re proud to call Prison Break Market home! 🖤

Congratulations on being voted Best Craft Market in Joburg for the third year in a row and Runner-Up for Best Place for Out-of-Towners in the Best of Joburg Awards!

A huge shoutout to everyone who makes this market the vibrant, creative hub it is — here’s to more wins ahead! 🥂

Three years in a row, Joburg! 🖤

We’re beyond proud to once again be voted Best Craft Market in Joburg and Runner-Up for Best Place for Out-of-Towners in the Awards!

A massive thank you to everyone who voted, visited, and believed in what we’re building here, and to our incredible vendors who bring passion, flavour, and creativity to every corner of the market. You’re the soul behind the buzz, the smiles, and the reason people keep coming back.

Here’s to the makers, shakers, bakers, creators, and every visitor who’s part of our story — this win is for you! 🥂👏🍾

31/10/2025

🎃👾 Happy Halloween from The Gulag! 👾🎃

The wait is over… Halloween weekend starts TODAY! From now until 2 November, the Gulag is your ultimate spooktacular gaming destination. 🕹️💀

No costumes needed — we’ve transformed the Gulag into a haunted gamer’s paradise! Grab your squad, dive into the games, and experience the thrills… if you dare. 👻🕷️

29/10/2025

🎃👻 The Gulag is going all out this Halloween! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular gaming weekend filled with eerie vibes, awesome games, and chilling fun! 🕹️💀

Join us from 31 October to 2 November for a fright-filled experience — no costumes needed, the Gulag will already be dressed to scare! 🕷️🧟‍♂️

Grab your squad and come game with us this Halloween weekend… if you dare. 😈

25/09/2025

⚽🔥 Football gaming fans — this one’s for you!

The FC26 Launch Tournament is taking place this Saturday, 27 September 2025 at Urban Playground, Fourways Mall 🏟️

The next era of football esports is here — don’t miss your chance to witness the action as players go head-to-head for launch glory! 🏆🎮

📍 Urban Playground | Fourways Mall
📅 Saturday, 27 September 2025

24/09/2025

🏎️🔥 What a day at the GULAG!

On 23 September 2025, we had the awesome TOP GEAR team join us as they went head-to-head for the fastest lap on our F1 Racing Rig. The battle was intense, the competition fierce and the energy electric ⚡

Big shoutout to the challengers:
➡️ Niki Louw
➡️ Jordan Schmidt
➡️ Ntsako Mthethwa
➡️ Deon van der Walt

Who do you think took the crown? 👑🏁

14/09/2025

🎮 High School Mixer Tournament – The Gulag 🎮

On 13 September, The Gulag came alive with an action-packed High School Mixer Tournament featuring Fortnite and Rocket League! 🕹️✨

We were proud to host 7 schools at our arena, where learners showcased incredible skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship. 💪🔥

A massive shoutout to RGB Gaming for collaborating with us to make this event unforgettable, and an even bigger thank you to our amazing sponsor, Eduvos – our official higher education partner. Without Eduvos, this tournament would not have been possible. 🙌📚

Here’s to creating more opportunities, growing esports, and building the next generation of champions! 🏆