news and updates
See the latest news, updates, announcements, and blog posts from Mzansi Climate Justice! Game Jam here.
creating in color: the story of the mzansi climate justice game jam
podcast
internet teapot meets up with game jam participant Kamogelo Makhoba to talk about the game jam on their podcast.
a view from sociological research and practice
observer reports
Three student observers from the Centre for Sociological Research & Practice participated in the game jam sessions on-location in South Africa.
prototyping, playtesting and beyond!
end-jam report
After two high-energy hybrid sessions, we took a break from in-person gatherings and met online for a playtesting session.
getting down to business!
mid-jam report
The Mzansi Climate Justice Game Jam kicked off on June 7, 2025, with a joint hybrid session between participants in Johannesburg, South Africa, and Utrecht in the Netherlands.
community talks
During the Mzansi Climate Justice Game Jam in June 2025, we are hosting open online expert talks to inspire both the game jam participants and anyone interested in climate justice and game making.
announcement of participants
From this inspiring pool of applicants, we have selected 24 participants to be part of the 2025 Mzansi Climate Justice Game Jam cohort.
open call
Whether you’re a designer, developer, activist, artist, musician, writer, maker, or dreamer — if you’re passionate about justice and the planet, this is your jam!
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